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DE09 ZFD

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,050 mi
Last recorded148,050 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 ZFD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 148,050 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

rack boot clamp missing

Fail 2 May 2025 148,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

rack boot clamp missing

Pass 30 May 2024 141,848 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2024 141,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sil holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sil holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 133,629 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 126,509 miles
Pass 8 May 2021 122,071 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 118,516 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 118,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 May 2019 111,351 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 103,965 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 95,198 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 83,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front inner cv boot damaged and losing grease, advise replacement

Nearside Rear large cut in tyre side wall, small deep cut in tread, advise replacement

slight noise from gearbox, further investigation required

Fail 4 May 2016 83,836 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front inner cv boot damaged and losing grease, advise replacement

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear large cut in tyre side wall, small deep cut in tread, advise replacement

slight noise from gearbox, further investigation required

Pass 5 May 2015 70,571 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 70,571 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 May 2014 59,267 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2014 59,267 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 46,510 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 46,500 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)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 May 2012 35,542 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 ZFD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 DE09 ZFD, 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 ZFD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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