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FP09 TNU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,631 mi
Last recorded119,631 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 TNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 119,631 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage power steering pipe/ pressure switch area (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing however the pedal has ridges on it

coolant low but topped up after the test completed

front bumper accident damaged

underside of vehicle rusty welded and weak in places

Pass 5 Dec 2024 108,861 miles

spare wheel missing from its carrier,clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Dec 2024 108,861 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

coolant low,spare wheel missing from its carrier and clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 15 Dec 2023 96,994 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Accident damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 96,778 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced around previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Accident damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

coolant low

Pass 22 Nov 2022 84,142 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 2mm - Bald inner edge - 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper smears

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 2mm - Bald inner edge - 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Both rear tyres have small cuts/split in tyre treads - 185/65/15 - DOT 26/14

Pass 17 Dec 2021 80,656 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 80,656 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 80,143 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 80,133 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 76,205 miles

Both outer sill panels weak at the front

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2019 76,205 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Both outer sill panels weak at the front

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 71,306 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively to wear marker (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 185/65/15

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

spare wheel not fitted under car

Pass 17 May 2017 65,721 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 63,745 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 57,436 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 50,383 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 39,308 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 39,308 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 28,242 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 TNU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TNU, 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 TNU registered?

FP09 TNU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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