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KU09 XAW

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

130,673 mi
Last recorded130,673 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 XAW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 130,673 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 130,346 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded and weakend (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 121,336 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 121,317 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 114,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 31 Mar 2021 114,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Apr 2020 110,695 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 110,682 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside number plate lamp dim

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 101,668 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 101,655 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin injector seat leaking (6.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 90,430 miles

Offside Front wheel stiff to turn

both outer sills weak with corrosion

both rear outer sills damaged

rear exhaust bracket corroded and split

Fail 19 Mar 2018 90,413 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel stiff to turn

both outer sills weak with corrosion

both rear outer sills damaged

rear exhaust bracket corroded and split

Pass 31 Mar 2017 80,023 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 79,966 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 69,446 miles

Offside Front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

Fail 1 Apr 2016 69,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front wheel slightly stiff to turn by hand

Fail 30 Mar 2015 64,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

part of high level stop light not working

Pass 30 Mar 2015 64,047 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

part of high level stop light not working

Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner wall damaged

offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,752 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre inner wall damaged

offside front wheel stiff to turn by hand

Fail 28 Mar 2013 40,547 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight tyre sidewall damage to offside front

Pass 28 Mar 2013 40,547 miles

slight tyre sidewall damage to offside front

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,323 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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KU09 XAW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 KU09 XAW, 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 KU09 XAW registered?

KU09 XAW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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