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ML09 USM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,897 mi
Last recorded52,897 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 USM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 52,897 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 52,894 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Pass 19 May 2025 44,364 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 39,510 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 39,025 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 39,025 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 May 2022 36,982 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 36,982 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2021 32,707 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 30,614 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 28,173 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 24,837 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 24,837 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 22,621 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 20,023 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 20,017 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 21 May 2015 17,361 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 14,735 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 11,971 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 9,045 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 USM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ML09 USM, 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 ML09 USM registered?

ML09 USM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 May 2009.

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