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AY09 XSF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,043 mi
Last recorded125,043 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XSF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 125,043 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft seal leaking oil

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 111,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2020 111,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 98,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 98,322 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.75mm & wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 89,652 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of tread and sidewall very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of tread and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 89,538 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of tread and sidewall very worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge of tread and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 80,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2017 80,037 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working New bulb fitted (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 69,029 miles

Spare tyre defective Ply exposed on sidewall and tread ()

Pass 20 Jun 2015 54,939 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2015 54,938 miles

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,081 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 27,064 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 19,915 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 19,018 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 19,018 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?

Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
7,021
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
355,498
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 242,573
Registration plate lamp not working 140,363
Stop lamp not working 132,977
position lamp(s) not working 129,143
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 102,720
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AY09 XSF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,294 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Xsara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 242,573 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY09 XSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY09 XSF registered?

AY09 XSF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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