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GU09 ULP

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,761 mi
Last recorded90,761 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 ULP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 90,761 miles

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

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

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

Lower power steering fluid leaking (around steering rack)

Fail 22 Mar 2025 90,761 miles

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Lower power steering fluid leaking (around steering rack)

Pass 22 Mar 2024 86,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2024 86,099 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,622 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 14 Mar 2023 80,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,129 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 73,129 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 64,230 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 64,230 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 62,297 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 58,508 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,138 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 54,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 49,251 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 43,861 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 37,782 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 32,243 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 32,243 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 25,675 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 18,942 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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GU09 ULP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GU09 ULP, 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 GU09 ULP registered?

GU09 ULP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 April 2009.

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