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OE09 XUM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,733 mi
Last recorded78,733 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE09 XUM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 78,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 78,724 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 75,398 miles

Front Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly misted/cloudy

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides & axle corroded

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear slightly faded

Fail 8 Aug 2024 75,333 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides slightly misted/cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides & axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear slightly faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 70,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Misted (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 63,109 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 54,608 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 51,553 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 49,004 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 30 May 2018 46,627 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 45,012 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,561 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,192 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 39,192 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,611 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 27,059 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 19,591 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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OE09 XUM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 OE09 XUM, 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 OE09 XUM registered?

OE09 XUM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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