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CP09 MKX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,215 mi
Last recorded83,215 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 MKX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 83,215 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 83,214 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 79,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Nov 2024 79,533 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Nov 2023 75,537 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 73,256 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 73,182 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n/s/front sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting o/s/front sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2021 69,911 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 69,909 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear pipes going from front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded going to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 62,207 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 58,456 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 56,318 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,407 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 51,577 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 48,476 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 43,940 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front windscreen wiper is starting to smear across the windscreen

offside front windscreen wiper is starting to smear across the windscreen

Fail 18 Jul 2014 43,939 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

nearside front windscreen wiper is starting to smear across the windscreen

offside front windscreen wiper is starting to smear across the windscreen

Pass 10 Jul 2013 35,977 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Jul 2013 35,977 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Jul 2012 27,545 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2012 27,545 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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CP09 MKX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc 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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

CP09 MKX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2009.

Is CP09 MKX safe to buy?

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