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EX09 DHO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

129,929 mi
Last recorded129,929 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX09 DHO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 129,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2021 129,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 124,689 miles

Exhaust manifold heat shield loose

NSR tyre tread lumpy

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 124,689 miles

Exhaust manifold heat shield loose

NSR tyre tread lumpy

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 14 Mar 2019 107,823 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 107,823 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 91,672 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 91,672 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 78,987 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 78,987 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,503 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 59,756 miles

Both front tyre treads bald edges

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Mar 2015 59,756 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front tyre treads bald edges

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 8 Mar 2014 52,831 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 46,935 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,522 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 41,522 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DHO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DHO, 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 DHO registered?

EX09 DHO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2009.

Is EX09 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX09 DHO shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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