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PE09 DHU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

154,435 mi
Last recorded154,435 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 DHU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 154,435 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 140,737 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 125,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 113,060 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 102,581 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 96,422 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 96,415 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 84,956 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 76,182 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 68,070 miles

Different speed ratings on tyres front to rear

Nearside Rear Lamp unit damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2016 59,536 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance cracked (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 54,193 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2015 54,193 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 49,845 miles

Winter tyres fitted

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

Hole in NSR lamp unit

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 45,684 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 34,918 miles

crack in nsr lamp unit

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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PE09 DHU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PE09 DHU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PE09 DHU?

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What year was PE09 DHU registered?

PE09 DHU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2009.

Is PE09 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE09 DHU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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