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DU09 SBO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,034 mi
Last recorded118,034 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 118,034 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 118,033 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure modified such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both side (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 112,180 miles

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower shock bushes on both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 112,173 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower shock bushes on both rear shocks (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 106,401 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 102,229 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 95,916 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 95,845 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 92,815 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2020 92,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 87,398 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,738 miles

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 23 Aug 2018 79,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,625 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion outer sill area (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear sill damaged

Offside Rear tyre perished/cracking

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 19 Aug 2016 61,381 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 19 Aug 2016 61,381 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,422 miles

rear exhaust bracket broke

Fail 25 Aug 2015 49,421 miles

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

nail nearside front tyre

rear exhaust bracket broke

Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,938 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 25,798 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 23,500 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 19,927 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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DU09 SBO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SBO, 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 DU09 SBO registered?

DU09 SBO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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