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EX09 DFV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

221,762 mi
Last recorded221,762 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 DFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2025 221,762 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

rear wiper missing

Pass 23 Jan 2024
Fail 19 Jan 2024

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 221,389 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 221,389 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 59,634 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 54,926 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 54,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 52,666 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust silencer clamp porous corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 50,047 miles

Exhaust back box support bracket broken.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper's; poor performance.

Fail 5 Mar 2019 50,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Within the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Securing clip failed. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Within the tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust back box support bracket broken.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner & outer edges worn bald. (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper's; poor performance.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 47,399 miles

EXHAUST; back-box bracket broken.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Feb 2018 47,320 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

EXHAUST; back-box bracket broken.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 44,536 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2016 41,092 miles

Centre Rear child seat fitted

N/S/F child seat fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2016 41,092 miles

Centre Rear child seat fitted

N/S/F child seat fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 37,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s/f

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s/r

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 35,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt both n/s/f and rear centre

Fail 15 Mar 2014 35,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt both n/s/f and rear centre

Pass 5 Mar 2013 33,280 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,585 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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EX09 DFV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX09 DFV, 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 EX09 DFV registered?

EX09 DFV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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