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DG09 VRE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,767 mi
Last recorded154,767 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG09 VRE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 154,767 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear tyres worn edges

Fail 1 Aug 2023 154,767 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear tyres worn edges

Pass 17 Aug 2022 139,949 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 126,629 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Aug 2020 111,595 miles

accelerator pedal rubber missing

o/s front fog light missing lens

Fail 17 Aug 2020 111,443 miles

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

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

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

accelerator pedal rubber missing

brake flexi hose n/s front bracket loose

o/s front fog light missing lens

Pass 21 Aug 2019 99,705 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 98,536 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 May 2019 98,506 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded & holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Apr 2018 93,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Tyre bald/worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Apr 2018 93,256 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread.

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

Offside Front Tyre bald/worn on inner edge of tread.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 87,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2017 87,143 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 May 2016 80,118 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 80,118 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2015 67,826 miles

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 67,825 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre age cracking/starting to split.

Fail 24 Apr 2014 54,106 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre age cracking/starting to split.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 43,146 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 31,810 miles

Front brake discs worn

Front tyres deteriorated

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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DG09 VRE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DG09 VRE, 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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DG09 VRE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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