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MT09 XFL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,202 mi
Last recorded145,202 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 XFL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 145,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2021 145,202 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 143,758 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 143,758 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 141,460 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm & outer edge low. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre badly worn on outer edge & perished.

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

Offside front tyre low on edges & perished.

Pass 9 Aug 2018 140,064 miles

Front tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 9 Aug 2017 135,555 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 135,555 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 129,268 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 129,268 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 122,007 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2015 122,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Advise alignment check

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2014 115,928 miles

O/S & N/S Front tyres wearing on outer shoulders & valves deteriorating with ages.

O/S/F Fog lamp broken.

Rear silencer support strap corroded and broken.

Fail 25 Jul 2014 115,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

O/S & N/S Front tyres wearing on outer shoulders & valves deteriorating with ages.

O/S/F Fog lamp broken.

Rear silencer support strap corroded and broken.

Pass 17 Jul 2013 105,056 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 105,056 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 81,463 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 81,463 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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MT09 XFL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 MT09 XFL, 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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MT09 XFL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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