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LM09 TSZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

146,937 mi
Last recorded146,937 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 TSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 146,937 miles

Nearside headlights just meet requirements

Offside both headlights just meet requirements

Fail 26 May 2026 146,937 miles

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

Nearside headlights just meet requirements

Offside both headlights just meet requirements

Pass 2 Jun 2025 146,737 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jun 2024 146,072 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen wiper blade defective nearside & offside (3.4 (b) (i))

chip to windscreen

corrosion/damage to sill area's

nearside front macherson strut lower cup is fouling the inner wheel arch

Pass 8 Jun 2023 144,598 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

heavy moisture at steering rack

Pass 19 May 2022 142,415 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

chip to windscreen

corrosion to nearside front outer sill area's (soft at under-seal)

Pass 9 Jun 2021 140,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

chip to windscreen inside & outside the swept area

moisture at power steering pipework/rack area's

offside front inner c.v gaiter is weeping grease

Fail 7 Jun 2021 140,678 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement & offside front - rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

chip to windscreen inside & outside the swept area

moisture at power steering pipework/rack area's

offside front inner c.v gaiter is weeping grease

Pass 9 Jun 2020 137,400 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 122,406 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 114,232 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 110,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and BALD INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO CORD EXPOSURE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 May 2018 110,995 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and BALD INNER EDGE VERY CLOSE TO CORD EXPOSURE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 24 May 2017 99,370 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 86,815 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 73,205 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 73,205 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 30 May 2014 59,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 May 2014 59,004 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 May 2013 46,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 May 2013 46,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 34,699 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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LM09 TSZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LM09 TSZ, 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 LM09 TSZ registered?

LM09 TSZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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