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MK09 ERY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

83,329 mi
Last recorded83,329 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 ERY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 83,329 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 78,486 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 73,252 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 13 Mar 2024 73,252 miles

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

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

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))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 69,350 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 69,323 miles

Exhaust system insecure insecure and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 64,802 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 64,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 60,549 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 55,876 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 52,379 miles

Rear exhaust system very corroded

slight leak power steering fluid

Pass 23 Mar 2018 49,319 miles

Oil leak ()

back exhaust box corroded and limited life

Pass 27 Mar 2017 44,686 miles

rear exhaust box strap corroded but not resulting in exhaust being insecure at time of test

Fail 27 Mar 2017 44,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed front sidewall cracking and perishing (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust box strap corroded but not resulting in exhaust being insecure at time of test

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,670 miles

Nearside Front heavily cracking

Pass 10 Mar 2015 33,802 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 29,792 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,753 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 20,088 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 ERY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MK09 ERY, 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 MK09 ERY registered?

MK09 ERY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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