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DS09 KUB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

137,587 mi
Last recorded137,587 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 KUB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 137,587 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 137,587 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 135,328 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2025 135,328 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 132,429 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 132,429 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 128,516 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 128,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 124,802 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 124,802 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 120,630 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 117,629 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 106,921 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 106,921 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM BALL JOINT (WISHBONE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn BOTTOM BALL JOINT (WISHBONE) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps X2 BULBS (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,449 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 72,528 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 67,058 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 67,033 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 May 2015 62,353 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 55,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s/r tyre worn outer tyre tread

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Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,232 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer tyre tread

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Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,178 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 49,178 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 37,515 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 37,515 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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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DS09 KUB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DS09 KUB, 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 DS09 KUB registered?

DS09 KUB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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