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EF09 NXH

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

87,422 mi
Last recorded87,422 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF09 NXH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 87,422 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 87,422 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking senor (2.1.5 (a))

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 29 Jul 2025 83,726 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2025 83,725 miles

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

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both front outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component offside steering rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 79,271 miles

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

corrosion present on both front outer sills

Fail 31 Jul 2024 79,269 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion present on both front outer sills

Pass 27 Jul 2023 75,530 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 75,528 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2022 71,421 miles

N/S Rear tyre worn & suspect puncture

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Some corrosion becoming present on front of outer sills

Wiper blades deterioating

Fail 18 Jun 2022 71,421 miles

N/S Rear tyre worn & suspect puncture

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Some corrosion becoming present on front of outer sills

Wiper blades deterioating

Pass 28 May 2021 67,052 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 67,049 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear exhaust deteriorating and leaking slightly

Pass 28 May 2020 63,790 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 8 Aug 2018 54,999 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 48,029 miles

Front brake pads worn

Pass 18 Nov 2015 42,467 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 31,460 miles

Tyres perishing

Pass 6 Nov 2013 24,988 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 16,667 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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EF09 NXH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EF09 NXH, 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 EF09 NXH registered?

EF09 NXH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 July 2009.

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