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LN09 ZPG

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

196,061 mi
Last recorded196,061 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN09 ZPG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 196,061 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive MODERATE TO EXCESSIVE . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber top mounting is defective.(ROUGH AND NOISY).

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 196,061 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering rack inner joint. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive MODERATE TO EXCESSIVE . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber top mounting is defective.(ROUGH AND NOISY).

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 183,725 miles

Front Grill Damaged

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 183,710 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Grill Damaged

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 171,161 miles

Engine Oil Level Low

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 171,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil Level Low

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

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 158,347 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 149,407 miles

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

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

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

Torsion bar corroded but not seriously weakened

dashboard dim-speedo ,temperature and odometer

Pass 25 Feb 2020 145,372 miles

Front exhaust shield rattling

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 145,364 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board leaking injector (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust shield rattling

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 131,436 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Turbo / exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 5 Feb 2019 131,436 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Shuddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Shuddering (3.4 (b) (i))

Turbo / exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2018 118,237 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 101,629 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 101,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 87,469 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 70,322 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 18 Feb 2014 52,374 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,282 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 19,899 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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LN09 ZPG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LN09 ZPG, 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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LN09 ZPG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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