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DK09 ZTL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,378 mi
Last recorded89,378 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK09 ZTL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 89,378 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2026 89,376 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure Rear Exhaust hanger Broken/detached (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No light pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced No light pattern (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Corrosion / hole

Offside Front Outer Corrosion in sill / large hole

Pass 4 Mar 2025 80,169 miles

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

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

exhaust hanger snapped

Pass 13 May 2024 78,921 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 75,226 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2022 73,050 miles
Fail 18 May 2022 73,046 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 70,226 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 67,767 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 63,503 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 63,503 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded transverse (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 48,938 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 48,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,816 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,230 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 28,833 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front tyres starting to crack

slight kerb damage on front tyres

Pass 21 Dec 2012 23,390 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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DK09 ZTL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK09 ZTL, 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 DK09 ZTL registered?

DK09 ZTL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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