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PY09 MRX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,052 mi
Last recorded78,052 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 MRX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 78,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 20 May 2025 73,183 miles

Lower Both sills coating bubbling but secure

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2024 69,403 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R 15 88H (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 64,572 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 May 2022 59,344 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 25 May 2022 59,344 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 19 May 2021 53,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush slightly cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2020 47,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2020 47,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 45,382 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 39,446 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 31,896 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 31,896 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to split

Pass 20 May 2016 24,698 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 21,140 miles

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Jul 2015 21,140 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 Jul 2014 17,553 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 17,553 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jul 2013 12,102 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 8,013 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 MRX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MRX, 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 MRX registered?

PY09 MRX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 August 2009.

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