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MK09 PFY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,221 mi
Last recorded82,221 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK09 PFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2026 82,221 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed 30cm front seat anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill holed 30cm front seat anchorage (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear DOT code removed from tyre

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 81,055 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2025 81,054 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 79,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 75,506 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 72,453 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2022 72,434 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 68,561 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 65,608 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 61,292 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 55,943 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,349 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 45,217 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 39,387 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 39,378 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 33,735 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 27,311 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 21,528 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 PFY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 PFY, 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 PFY registered?

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

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