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FP09 TPO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

110,204 mi
Last recorded110,204 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 110,204 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 109,422 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 108,148 miles

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

Front both front fog lights not working

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount/bearing notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear limit + outer edge close to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear buckles (with seats) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished - o/s heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 108,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp does not emit a steady white light red in colour (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper mount/bearing notchy (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear limit + outer edge close to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low rectified/adjusted at time of test (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear buckles (with seats) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracked/perished - o/s heavily (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 106,068 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2022 103,949 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Outer Both sills damaged

Rear Seats missing / seat belts not tested

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 99,127 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Outer Sills damaged

Rear Seats missing / seat belts not tested

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 99,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Outer Sills damaged

Rear Seats missing / seat belts not tested

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

Pass 31 May 2019 91,669 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe and rear box joins (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 91,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe and rear box joins (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and getting low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 84,465 miles

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

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))

Fail 29 May 2018 84,460 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill holed 30cm to seat frame where seatbelt is attached (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Spring fouling on body when on lock to lock (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

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

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 30 May 2017 75,028 miles

various brake pipes greased

Pass 17 May 2016 61,992 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 50,972 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 50,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2014 40,475 miles

rear exhaust strap deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2014 40,393 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust strap deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2013 30,331 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 22,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 TPO 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 TPO, 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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FP09 TPO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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