MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
accelerator pedal rubber missing
o/s front fog light missing lens
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
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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)
Offside 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear exhaust bracket corroded
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
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.
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.
Front brake discs worn
Front tyres deteriorated
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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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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