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CE09 XSP

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

402,520 mi
Last recorded402,520 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE09 XSP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 402,520 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front and Rear Axles close to imbalance limit (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 401,607 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working OS and NS (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure ABS wiring (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 383,294 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 383,294 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 367,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing heavily - canvas almost exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing heavily - canvas almost exposed (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Oct 2016 366,931 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing heavily - canvas almost exposed (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing heavily - canvas almost exposed (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 347,979 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 346,976 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by stop light - check bulb orientation and type in stop light unit (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play inner tie rod (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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CE09 XSP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CE09 XSP, 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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CE09 XSP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 April 2009.

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