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DE09 SVU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 SVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2026

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 896,604 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2024 86,368 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 82,858 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2023 82,774 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and splits in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 78,878 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills and covered with underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to legal limit and slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides and cracks or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive various underbody front to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorating

Pass 10 Jun 2021 75,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Outer sills covered with underseal signs of repair work

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 75,243 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Front both outer sills holed and corroded. not load bearing.

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 71,668 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer sill holed not load bearing area.( very close)

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill holed not in load bearing area (very close)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 71,668 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer sill holed not load bearing area.( very close)

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill holed not in load bearing area (very close)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 66,946 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,146 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 62,146 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 57,666 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 57,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 151,293 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 151,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 46,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 46,629 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 41,167 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 41,167 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 34,807 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 34,807 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,283 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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DE09 SVU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DE09 SVU, 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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DE09 SVU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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