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DU09 EFJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

145,577 mi
Last recorded145,577 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU09 EFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 145,577 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft noisy

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

Fail 29 May 2025 145,498 miles

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

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

Nearside Front drive shaft noisy

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

Pass 29 May 2024 137,530 miles

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 1 Jun 2023 128,544 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2023 128,544 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2022 119,597 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 119,597 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 109,554 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 109,554 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured advise replace (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 102,872 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2020 102,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 97,496 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill almost to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack in zone A, recommend further inspection/repair (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 97,496 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill almost to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres are on 2.0mm offside front is also worn smooth on inner edge, advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip/crack in zone A, recommend further inspection/repair (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 89,261 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt emitting grease (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2017 81,940 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slightly leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 17 May 2016 70,176 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 55,106 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 55,106 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2014 41,097 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 41,097 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 14 May 2013 32,755 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 32,755 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 May 2012 24,849 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DU09 EFJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 DU09 EFJ, 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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DU09 EFJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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