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FY09 AKO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

107,034 mi
Last recorded107,034 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 AKO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 107,034 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv joint worn

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear brakes slightly binding upon inspection, both sides

sills both coated in paint

Pass 25 Sep 2024 101,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 89,108 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 in rear seat ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-65-15h worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 89,108 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip snapped boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 in rear seat ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-65-15h worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 76,256 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 child seats fitted in rear stopping full inspection of seat belts ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185-65-15h (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 66,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185-65-15h cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

off side front outer cv boot loose

Pass 26 Sep 2020 58,696 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 58,188 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 58,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 52,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread separating from sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 52,870 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread separating from sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 46,813 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 46,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

tyre valve perished offside rear

Fail 2 Mar 2018 46,097 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

tyre valve perished offside rear

Pass 23 Feb 2017 43,030 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 43,030 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 38,358 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 38,358 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged and cut to cord (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 33,445 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2014 29,355 miles

offside front and both side rear tyres perishing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 26,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 20,863 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 20,837 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 14,071 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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FY09 AKO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FY09 AKO, 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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FY09 AKO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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