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EJ09 DCE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,078 mi
Last recorded63,078 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 DCE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 63,078 miles

rear silencer strap corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2021 62,986 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer strap corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 57,493 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 57,493 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2019 53,569 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2019 53,569 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

offside front tyre worn on the edges

Pass 29 Oct 2018 49,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 45,083 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 41,178 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket rusted away

Fail 27 Oct 2016 41,175 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear exhaust bracket rusted away

Pass 28 Oct 2015 37,416 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 31,306 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 27,390 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 22,321 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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EJ09 DCE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ09 DCE, 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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EJ09 DCE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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