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LX09 XJE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

97,213 mi
Last recorded97,213 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 XJE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 97,213 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 97,213 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 94,252 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer sill is corroded

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 91,115 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 87,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 84,409 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 80,637 miles

Nearside outer sill corroded

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 78,189 miles

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread area

Fail 25 Feb 2020 78,187 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread area

Pass 5 Mar 2019 74,969 miles

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing

Fail 5 Mar 2019 74,969 miles

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

Offside Front tyre outer edge wearing

Pass 20 Feb 2018 71,527 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 69,517 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 69,517 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 63,820 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 55,697 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 49,010 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 40,524 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 32,414 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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LX09 XJE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LX09 XJE, 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 LX09 XJE registered?

LX09 XJE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 March 2009.

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