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FP09 XHY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,487 mi
Last recorded134,487 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 134,487 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front inner cv-boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2025 134,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside front tyre has cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam offside front low beam lamp not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front tyre has cut inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working offside rear stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front inner cv-boot deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear registration plate inoperative in the case (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2024 131,622 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside central sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside central sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 131,560 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security nearside central sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security offside central sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 128,454 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2023 128,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested offside front unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam ofside front dipped beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded offside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp offside rear stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 125,365 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside front shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 125,310 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords offside front tyre has a cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working offside rear stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective nearside front headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside rear brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil offside front shock absorber has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 123,788 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 123,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 114,665 miles

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

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 23 Nov 2020 114,653 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached lower bolt loose (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Aug 2019 104,924 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Rear seat/seatbelts not tested

Fail 12 Aug 2019 104,923 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rubber mount deteriorated

Rear seat/seatbelts not tested

Pass 17 Aug 2018 93,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust bracket cracked

Fail 17 Aug 2018 93,401 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

exhaust bracket cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 76,509 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2016 76,509 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencer strap corroded through (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 67,250 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2015 67,250 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Pass 11 May 2015 65,342 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 May 2015 65,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 May 2014 55,979 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 47,175 miles

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

rear silencer support bracket broken

Pass 25 May 2012 36,718 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 36,709 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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 XHY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XHY, 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 XHY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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