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MF09 OGC

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,920 mi
Last recorded126,920 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 OGC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2022 126,920 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both side and center (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front cv boot slightly insecure

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

Under vehicle corroded, vehicle ageing

Pass 2 Sep 2021 123,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 123,480 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 71,669 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 71,636 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 70,031 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 70,031 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 60,261 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2018 60,261 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes have been greased up

exhaust back box strap corroded

slight noise on offside strut top bearing

Pass 9 Feb 2016 34,004 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 24,279 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,719 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 16,144 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 11,731 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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MF09 OGC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MF09 OGC, 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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MF09 OGC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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