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FD09 WRU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,377 mi
Last recorded95,377 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD09 WRU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 95,377 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rusting on both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

clutch pedal ant-slip pad split

Pass 21 May 2024 92,245 miles

Offside Rear reversing lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox leaks - driveshaft seals ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 89,251 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked along lower edge and slight scratching from wiper blades (3.2 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sills rusted/repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

only 1 horn working

Pass 20 May 2022 86,493 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

horn tone poor - suspect low note horn faulty

Fail 16 May 2022 86,467 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 300mm of seat belt fixing (front passenger seat) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded within 300mm of drivers seat fixing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres starting to perish slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 84,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight play ()

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight leak from driveshaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

spare wheel loose on carrier (but carrier is bolted up correctly)

Pass 1 Jul 2020 82,922 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 82,922 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 79,201 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 79,201 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2018 72,672 miles

Lower Oil leak gearbox oil ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 May 2017 67,213 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 67,213 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 62,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 62,185 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 56,701 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Apr 2015 56,701 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,185 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2014 52,185 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 2 May 2013 47,951 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 37,640 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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FD09 WRU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol 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 FD09 WRU, 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 FD09 WRU registered?

FD09 WRU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 July 2009.

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