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LY09 DZP

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,697 mi
Last recorded68,697 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 DZP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 68,697 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 16 Jul 2025 57,923 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 57,081 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2024 57,081 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 56,670 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 56,580 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2021 56,108 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage resavoir area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 55,537 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,826 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 51,283 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,282 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 48,282 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 45,240 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 40,319 miles

advise both rear tyres perrishing slightly ( 185/65/15 88h )

Pass 10 Jul 2014 33,490 miles

advise front and rear tyres light perishing

Fail 18 Jul 2013 28,488 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s front tyre starting to crack/perrish inside edge tread

Pass 18 Jul 2013 28,488 miles

n/s front tyre starting to crack/perrish inside edge tread

Pass 18 Jul 2012 22,168 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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LY09 DZP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LY09 DZP, 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 LY09 DZP registered?

LY09 DZP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 August 2009.

Is LY09 DZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY09 DZP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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