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FD09 PHZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

127,879 mi
Last recorded127,879 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 PHZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 127,879 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 127,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 121,416 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 121,416 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 115,581 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 108,144 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 108,143 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 96,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush boarderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded marked in yellow but not within 30cm of suspension or seatbelt mounting

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 95,624 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush boarderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded marked in yellow but not within 30cm of suspension or seatbelt mounting

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 83,989 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,887 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front lower wish bone arms rear bushes slight split

Fail 23 Jun 2016 73,887 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

both front lower wish bone arms rear bushes slight split

Pass 17 Jun 2015 62,830 miles

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 17 Jun 2015 62,830 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 17 Jun 2014 51,211 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 40,372 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 40,372 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,223 miles

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

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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FD09 PHZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FD09 PHZ, 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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FD09 PHZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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