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CP09 GCX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,302 mi
Last recorded170,302 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 GCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 170,302 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

wheel trims fitted at time of test preventing full inspection of brake pads

Pass 8 Aug 2023 160,641 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 160,641 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 150,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of gases.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Fail 15 Aug 2022 150,872 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure Light cluster not secure. (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of gases.

Underbody of vehicle corroded, not deemed excessive.

Pass 18 Aug 2021 140,450 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 133,562 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019
Fail 12 Sep 2019

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

Pass 6 Oct 2018 127,446 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 6 Oct 2018 127,446 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust noisy Section (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 111,055 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsf rear face wishbone bush has parting and movement close on excesive

parting and movement at nsf osf rear faceing wishbone bushes

Fail 7 Oct 2017 111,055 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play rack arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill sealer holding sill togeather (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / sealer holding sill togeather (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

parting and movement at nsf osf rear faceing wishbone bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2016 84,573 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 84,573 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre excessive wear on edges

Pass 19 Sep 2015 61,344 miles

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

front discs corroded

n/s/r tyre worn inside edge

rear exhaust strap broken but still supporting

Pass 4 Oct 2014 43,132 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust hanger deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2013 25,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside reat tyre perished

Pass 3 Oct 2013 25,804 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished

offside reat tyre perished

Pass 8 Oct 2012 11,713 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 11,164 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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CP09 GCX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CP09 GCX, 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 CP09 GCX registered?

CP09 GCX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 July 2009.

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