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AY09 XSV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

182,360 mi
Last recorded182,360 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY09 XSV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 182,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 172,049 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 151,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2021 151,171 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 143,232 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside & offside front outer sills non prescribed area corroded & holed

Fail 29 Apr 2019 143,232 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

nearside & offside front outer sills non prescribed area corroded & holed

Pass 16 Jul 2018 132,512 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar end link slight play

o/s/r number plate light not working

Fail 16 Jul 2018 132,512 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f anti roll bar end link slight play

o/s/r number plate light not working

Pass 25 Jul 2017 120,877 miles

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2017 120,686 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket corroded off (7.1.1)

n/s/f tyre 3mm

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/f tyre 3mm

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jul 2016 106,968 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 97,968 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 97,966 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 96,356 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 72,148 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 47,708 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 46,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 May 2013 46,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 33,864 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 XSV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?

AY09 XSV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 May 2009.

Is AY09 XSV safe to buy?

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