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PE09 MZY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,485 mi
Last recorded83,485 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 MZY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 83,485 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 80,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 75,659 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 75,659 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 63,705 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Internal seal failure (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Oct 2022 63,704 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (1.6mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Internal seal failure (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 50,848 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 48,974 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 44,143 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 37,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 32,261 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 27,004 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,899 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 14,815 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2013 11,533 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 9,317 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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PE09 MZY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol 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 MZY, 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 PE09 MZY registered?

PE09 MZY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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