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DA09 MXE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

76,973 mi
Last recorded76,973 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA09 MXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 76,973 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 67,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 67,765 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 58,614 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 56,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD OUTER EDGE NEEDS REPLACING ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD OUTER EDGE NEEDS REPLACING ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2022 53,950 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 53,929 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ALSO UPPER BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn ALSO UPPER BOOT SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 50,815 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated DAMP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 50,814 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn WISHBONE REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated DAMP (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 47,872 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 45,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISH BONE BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISH BONE BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2019 45,195 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISH BONE BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR WISH BONE BUSH SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 42,399 miles

Both front tyres have slight side wall damage

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 42,399 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front tyres have slight side wall damage

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box mount snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 38,058 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 38,058 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 33,587 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,433 miles

rear exhaust bracket worn but still supporting exhaust

Fail 24 Jul 2015 29,430 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

rear exhaust bracket worn but still supporting exhaust

Pass 19 Jul 2014 24,645 miles

n/s inner c.v boot has small pin hole

o/s c.v boot has small pin hole

Pass 23 Jul 2013 19,964 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 14,028 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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DA09 MXE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DA09 MXE, 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 DA09 MXE registered?

DA09 MXE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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