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PY09 ESO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,956 mi
Last recorded140,956 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 ESO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 140,956 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sill and axle mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear inner sill and axle mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 136,402 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between rear silencer and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 136,402 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH FRONT (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between rear silencer and mid section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 133,575 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2023 133,575 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator mounting twisted/radiator twisted. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 129,178 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "P" bushes at rear of lower arms on both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 126,006 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "P" bushes at rear of lower arms on both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear lamps. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 118,760 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 101,490 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 80,002 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 74,511 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 67,887 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 60,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 60,759 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 51,164 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Jul 2013 43,940 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2012 35,733 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 ESO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol 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 PY09 ESO, 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 ESO registered?

PY09 ESO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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