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BU09 ZRY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

140,175 mi
Last recorded140,175 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 ZRY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 140,175 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2026 140,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 May 2025 124,058 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 124,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2024 108,355 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 106,475 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 106,474 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 104,978 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,712 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 100,712 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 98,861 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 88,899 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

Rear silencer rear bracket corroded but still reasonably secure

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,772 miles

Engine covers and under shields fitted covering some items

Pass 1 Apr 2017 70,811 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 63,012 miles

Engine covers and under sheilds fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2015 55,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 47,962 miles

Rear silencer bracket broken but silencer is still secure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2013 40,979 miles

All tyres fitted showing signs of starting to perish / slight cracking.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Feb 2012 32,331 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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BU09 ZRY 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 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU09 ZRY, 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 BU09 ZRY registered?

BU09 ZRY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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