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PN09 XZS

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,798 mi
Last recorded104,798 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 XZS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 104,798 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2026 104,797 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 101,999 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 94,080 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 94,080 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 86,513 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 86,513 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 78,152 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 78,152 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2021 70,933 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 70,933 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Mar 2020 66,258 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 60,853 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,880 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 49,391 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 44,044 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 36,934 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 36,934 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 28,383 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 21,141 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 16,135 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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PN09 XZS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 PN09 XZS, 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

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What year was PN09 XZS registered?

PN09 XZS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 March 2009.

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The MOT history for PN09 XZS shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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