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NX09 XOZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,488 mi
Last recorded118,488 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX09 XOZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 118,488 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both sills corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2025 118,336 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

both sills corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2024 113,852 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

both sills corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2023 109,926 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 102,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jul 2022 102,529 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded + holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill corroded + holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 86,951 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2021 86,950 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,570 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system heavily corroded front and center

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ worn smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/ worn smooth both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm/Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 66,542 miles

Central exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

Rear tyres cracking in treads

Fail 24 Jul 2019 66,541 miles

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

Central exhaust silencer box heavily corroded

Rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 16 Aug 2018 57,130 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm to 0mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm to 0mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strongly recommend replacement belly band (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 57,130 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip provision missing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm to 0mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm to 0mm worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Inner wheel arch (5.2.3 (f))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Strongly recommend replacement belly band (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 47,410 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer bracket deteriorated

clutch pedal anti slip provision detached

Fail 25 Jul 2017 47,410 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located seating area inadequate on strut (2.4.C.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer bracket deteriorated

clutch pedal anti slip provision detached

Pass 18 Aug 2016 38,076 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 38,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall cracked badly (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall cracked badly (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 30,350 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 21,923 miles

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

exhaust rear silincer bracket correded but still surpported

Pass 31 Jul 2013 15,522 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 11,211 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 9,780 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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NX09 XOZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 NX09 XOZ, 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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NX09 XOZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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