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MK09 EPV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,242 mi
Last recorded141,242 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 EPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 141,242 miles

Front both front fog lights damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 141,240 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front both front fog lights damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 139,964 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 139,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded, marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 130,949 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2022 130,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2021 113,099 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 113,099 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front fog lights not working pre 01/03/18

Pass 25 Sep 2020 100,943 miles

both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges

front exhaust flange slight leak of gases

o/s/f fog lamp damaged/not working

o/s/f wing mirror slightly deteriorated

Fail 25 Sep 2020 100,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/R15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn badly on inner and outer edges

front exhaust flange slight leak of gases

o/s/f fog lamp damaged/not working

o/s/f wing mirror slightly deteriorated

Pass 1 Apr 2019 83,314 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 83,314 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 75,770 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 75,770 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 64,603 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre is just under 10 years old

Pass 2 Apr 2016 55,933 miles

exhaust clamp corrosion

Pass 28 Mar 2015 44,771 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,898 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 23,688 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 17,259 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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MK09 EPV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 MK09 EPV, 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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MK09 EPV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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