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EK09 UVJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,650 mi
Last recorded99,650 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK09 UVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 99,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective FLAT

Fail 5 Aug 2026 99,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Spare tyre defective FLAT

Pass 21 Aug 2025 90,047 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Sill has slight corrosion. OK on inspection.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 87,147 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight

Pass 16 Aug 2023 82,149 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 74,917 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 66,484 miles

Front Hub caps fitted to wheels obstructing view of the brake pads

Fail 24 Aug 2021 66,484 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Hub caps fitted to wheels obstructing view of the brake pads

Pass 20 Mar 2020 56,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Apr 2019 47,826 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 45,125 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 40,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2016 35,919 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,649 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 31,649 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 26,993 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 26,975 miles

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

offside front tyre begining to wear low (2.7mm)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 22,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 18,123 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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EK09 UVJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EK09 UVJ, 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 EK09 UVJ registered?

EK09 UVJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 July 2009.

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