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GU09 XBR

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

140,157 mi
Last recorded140,157 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 XBR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 140,157 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 140,157 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 137,371 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 83,484 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 81,248 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2022 78,878 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 77,277 miles

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage ( been run flat )

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and bald extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 77,277 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damage ( been run flat )

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and bald extreme inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer mount bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 74,652 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 74,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2018 69,133 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2018 69,132 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. drivers 195/55R15 passengers 185/65R15 (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section bald just showing signs of cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 54,245 miles

Passenger side front tyre bald on inner edge

Removed items from drivers view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 May 2016 54,245 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger side front tyre bald on inner edge

Removed items from drivers view prior to test

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Mar 2015 46,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Mar 2014 43,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Tyres perrished on sidewalls.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,311 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 27,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 27,384 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 XBR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

GU09 XBR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 March 2009.

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