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LO09 OCZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

59,052 mi
Last recorded59,052 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO09 OCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jun 2025 59,052 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear subframe front bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe oily

Pass 17 Jun 2024 54,471 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 54,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2023 51,320 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 48,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 48,351 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2021 45,530 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper top mount bearing worn not excessive

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ns/os (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 45,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure box support bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os edges 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper top mount bearing worn not excessive

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ns/os (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 42,745 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 42,745 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 13 Jun 2019 40,252 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 40,252 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 37,681 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 34,436 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,346 miles

exhaust mounting bracket partially broken

Fail 21 Jun 2016 31,346 miles

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

exhaust mounting bracket partially broken

Fail 24 Jun 2015 28,415 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,415 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 24,010 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 23,983 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 20,614 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 15,741 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 15,741 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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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LO09 OCZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 LO09 OCZ, 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 LO09 OCZ registered?

LO09 OCZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2009.

Is LO09 OCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LO09 OCZ shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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