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MF51 FFF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,040 mi
Last recorded135,040 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF51 FFF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 135,040 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2026 135,040 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 129,769 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 129,768 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 126,808 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 124,333 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 119,432 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 114,175 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 114,175 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 106,074 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 98,727 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 98,727 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 86,573 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 77,847 miles

damage to front end of vehicle. no faults found with main structure, suspension or steering components at time of test

nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 4 May 2017 75,122 miles

Child seats fitted - unable to test rear seatbelts

Fail 4 May 2017 75,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seats fitted - unable to test rear seatbelts

Pass 21 Apr 2016 69,282 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 63,200 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 56,960 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full checks of seat belts

Fail 8 Apr 2014 56,960 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

child seats fitted not allowing full checks of seat belts

Pass 30 Apr 2013 51,491 miles

Both rear tyres have age related deterioration not showing cords or ply

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2012 36,989 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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MF51 FFF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MF51 FFF, 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 MF51 FFF registered?

MF51 FFF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 March 2009.

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