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ML09 ORJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,690 mi
Last recorded120,690 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 ORJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 120,690 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 108,841 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2023 96,230 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 96,230 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 90,451 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 90,451 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 85,530 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 May 2021 85,521 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joint blowing from cat / middle section join (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185 65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 82,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2020 82,966 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 75,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2019 75,605 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 66,702 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 60,176 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 60,176 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 52,256 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 45,098 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,309 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 28,801 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 21,877 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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ML09 ORJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ML09 ORJ, 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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ML09 ORJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 May 2009.

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