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MA09 OTC

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,038 mi
Last recorded56,038 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 OTC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 56,038 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 55,326 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2023 54,022 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 53,318 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 53,267 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 51,997 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Fail 23 Jul 2021 51,992 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front outer sill corroded outside of prescribed areas

Pass 16 Jul 2020 50,678 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 50,678 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 23 May 2019 49,678 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 49,677 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 46,199 miles

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 46,199 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 42,387 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 38,823 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 32,630 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 27,487 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 22,236 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 16,843 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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MA09 OTC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 MA09 OTC, 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 MA09 OTC registered?

MA09 OTC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is MA09 OTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MA09 OTC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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