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PY09 CZR

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,769 mi
Last recorded75,769 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 CZR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 75,769 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2025 75,769 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 71,557 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2023 66,850 miles

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

Central exhaust centre pipe/box corroded (outer skin part missing)

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear metal pipe corroded (above rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

spare tyre badly worn

Fail 29 Jun 2023 66,849 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Central exhaust centre pipe/box corroded (outer skin part missing)

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s front to rear metal pipe corroded (above rear axle) (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded

brake & clutch pedal rubbers worn

spare tyre badly worn

Pass 30 Jun 2022 62,650 miles

CLUTCH & BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

Central exhaust centre box baffles loose/rattling & outer skin corroded

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

spare tyre worn very low on edges

Fail 29 Jun 2022 62,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

CLUTCH & BRAKE PEDAL RUBBERS WORN

Central exhaust centre box baffles loose/rattling & outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 57,611 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 51,403 miles

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

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

exhaust system rusty.

Pass 13 May 2019 441,306 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 44,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2018 37,065 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth and clutch pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear both rear tyres worn low on shoulders & cracked & nail in o/s/r

Rear rear brake shoes squeaking on back plates when pedal pressed - recommend strip/check/service

clutch action squeaks

Fail 23 May 2018 37,065 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth and clutch pedal rubber (1.1.2 (c))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear both rear tyres worn low on shoulders & cracked & nail in o/s/r

Rear wiper blade worn

clutch action squeaks

Pass 25 May 2017 31,247 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 27,372 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 23,210 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 23,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both nearside and offside rear tyre side walls perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 30 May 2014 21,180 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper split

Pass 30 May 2013 18,531 miles

Clutch pedal fouling on rubber floormat.

Fail 30 May 2013 18,531 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Clutch pedal fouling on rubber floormat.

Pass 6 Jun 2012 15,882 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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PY09 CZR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PY09 CZR, 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 PY09 CZR registered?

PY09 CZR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 June 2009.

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