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CA58 DFU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

115,276 mi
Last recorded115,276 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA58 DFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 115,276 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamps tarnished - poor patterns

front fog lamp tell tale inop

front fog lamps inop

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Dec 2025 115,272 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s & n/s outer sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both headlamps tarnished - poor patterns

front fog lamp tell tale inop

front fog lamps inop

rear wiper blade split

Pass 17 Dec 2024 113,107 miles

Both front fog lamps inoperative

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber split

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Scratches to windscreen

Service lamp on dash

Slight leak from power steering pipes/ rack

Temp repair to rear exhaust hanger

Fail 12 Dec 2024 113,103 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded & holes present (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bushes excessively split & have plaY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill excessively corroded & holes present (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering tie arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Both front fog lamps inoperative

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber split

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both tarnished (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Scratches to windscreen

Service lamp on dash

Slight leak from power steering pipes/ rack

Temp repair to rear exhaust hanger

Pass 18 Dec 2023 111,139 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 111,136 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid x2 (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 109,236 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Dec 2022 109,233 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front fog lamp switch & lamp not working

Pass 16 Dec 2021 106,537 miles

N/S outed sill corroding

Temp repair to O/S wing mirror

Water leak from engine.

Fail 15 Dec 2021 106,535 miles

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

N/S outed sill corroding

Temp repair to O/S wing mirror

Water leak from engine.

Pass 14 Dec 2020 104,432 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 104,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 244,358 miles

both rear tyres worn low

front brake balance

o/s/r & n/s/r outer sills corroding

Pass 3 Dec 2019 103,193 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 103,087 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 97,715 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2018 97,715 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 90,079 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os ()

Fail 20 Nov 2017 90,079 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake drum wet with oil. (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os ()

Pass 22 Nov 2016 81,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,055 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 52,254 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 46,389 miles

exhaust tailbox bracket corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 38,403 miles

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

rear tailbox corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 22,264 miles

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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CA58 DFU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CA58 DFU, 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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CA58 DFU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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