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HV09 ZGK

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,578 mi
Last recorded119,578 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 ZGK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 119,578 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner body sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 119,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner body sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 119,008 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 119,008 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 117,818 miles

Exhaust mounting defective very last rubber mount deterorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2023 117,815 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective very last rubber mount deterorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 116,230 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front headlight lens's poor condition creating poor headlight beam images

Fail 9 Sep 2022 116,204 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside front headlight lens's poor condition creating poor headlight beam images

Pass 25 Aug 2021 114,944 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded out of prescribed area

Nearside outer sill excessively corroded out of prescribed area advise inspection and repair

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 114,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 114,010 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 112,159 miles

Nearside outer sill corrosion and thin

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2018 110,309 miles

Rear exhaust rubbers split but supported

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 25 Apr 2018 110,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall damage (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust rubbers split but supported

Rear tyres various cuts and splits + perishing

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2017 108,283 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)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 106,073 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 103,547 miles

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

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

rear silencer of exhuast support bracket deteriorated and insecure

Pass 8 Apr 2014 87,656 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket broken but still being supported

Fail 4 Apr 2014 87,656 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear exhaust box bracket broken but still being supported

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 64,438 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 May 2012 44,379 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HV09 ZGK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 HV09 ZGK, 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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HV09 ZGK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 May 2009.

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