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CP09 TZU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,442 mi
Last recorded83,442 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP09 TZU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2022 83,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

indicator visual tel tale not working

Fail 25 Aug 2022 83,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose secured with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

indicator visual tel tale not working

Pass 3 Aug 2021 85,515 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge / Tyre size 185/65R15

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 77,071 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on outer edge-Tyre size 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jul 2020 76,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Link rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre deteriorated/split-Tyre size 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on outer edge-Tyre size 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 69,984 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Excessive corrosion/weakened to offside front outer sill

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 69,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust corroded/leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Excessive corrosion/weakened to offside front outer sill

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre size 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on inner edge-Tyre size 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 64,864 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 59,075 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 59,075 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,113 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 21 Apr 2016 53,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 27 Jul 2015 50,486 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 40,191 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,761 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,688 miles

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

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)

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 TZU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TZU, 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 TZU registered?

CP09 TZU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 August 2009.

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The MOT history for CP09 TZU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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