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GL09 ZNE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,945 mi
Last recorded94,945 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 ZNE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 94,945 miles

front tyres getting near limits

Fail 17 Dec 2020 94,942 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

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

front tyres getting near limits

Pass 17 Dec 2019 93,451 miles

both front tyres are wearing on edges

injector seals leaking

rear brakes grabbing

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 17 Dec 2019 93,451 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

both front tyres are wearing on edges

injector seals leaking

rear brakes grabbing

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under shields fitted obscuring testers view

Fail 12 Mar 2018 86,672 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under shields fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 6 Mar 2017 83,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Spare tyre defective worn to 1.6mm ()

engine covers and under shields fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 7 Mar 2016 80,438 miles

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2016 80,438 miles

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

adjusted head lamp adjuster

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 73,189 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 61,846 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box mounting broken but not insecure

Fail 3 Mar 2014 61,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box mounting broken but not insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2013 50,127 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2012 37,181 miles

bonet stay bent

both front tyres worn close to legal limits

wiring for towbar runs close to exhaust system and wire not insulated front to rear of vehicle

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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GL09 ZNE 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 GL09 ZNE, 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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GL09 ZNE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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