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FN09 HPL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,914 mi
Last recorded122,914 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 HPL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 122,914 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight PAS fluid leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower spot lamp glass damaged

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer mount wired up (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 117,001 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive slight gear box leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective wired up (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive PAS fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 106,381 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 97,474 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from o/s steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 97,474 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from o/s steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 88,063 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 81,733 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 81,733 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 76,615 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 69,138 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2018 60,514 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 60,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 46,078 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 29,092 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 29,087 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 28,844 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 25,441 miles

centre brake not connected

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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FN09 HPL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FN09 HPL, 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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FN09 HPL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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