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MW09 OSX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

79,876 mi
Last recorded79,876 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW09 OSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 79,876 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pressure Switch. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Feb 2024 79,874 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Pressure Switch. (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Nov 2023 79,846 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 75,941 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 74,236 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 74,236 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking Power steering switch area leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 70,998 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 70,998 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 67,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre badly cracking/perishing..

Offside Front steering rack gaitor slightly damp with oil ..

Offside Front tyre outer side wall slight damage present..

Offside Rear tyre badly cracking/perishing.Strongly recommend replace..

wear lips present on edges of both front brake discs..

Pass 11 Jan 2019 64,899 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 62,491 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 58,660 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 53,700 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2016 53,700 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2015 46,097 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 461,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2014 38,758 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 30,261 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 25,450 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 25,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MW09 OSX 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 65%.

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 MW09 OSX, 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 MW09 OSX registered?

MW09 OSX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 August 2009.

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