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FP09 HSE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,224 mi
Last recorded144,224 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 HSE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 144,224 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to check welding on both sills due to being covered in sealer.

Fail 4 May 2021 144,224 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Unable to check welding on both sills due to being covered in sealer.

Fail 16 Mar 2021 144,185 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holes within 30cms of seat mountings. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed within 30cms of seat mounting. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material @ axle to flexi. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 138,905 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 127,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

blue smoke from exhaust during emission test

Fail 4 May 2018 127,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge worn 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

blue smoke from exhaust during emission test

Pass 24 May 2017 110,490 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 110,490 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 26 May 2016 98,946 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 98,946 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 83,986 miles

Both brake disc inside surface corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Spare wheel missing at time of test

Fail 22 May 2014 69,975 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

advise nsr light loose

advise rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 22 May 2014 69,975 miles

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

advise nsr light loose

advise rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 9 May 2013 58,030 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 45,068 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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FP09 HSE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FP09 HSE, 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 FP09 HSE registered?

FP09 HSE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2009.

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