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RO09 ZNL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

96,415 mi
Last recorded96,415 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 ZNL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 96,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 96,414 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 89,057 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 82,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel contaminated with oil/fluid

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S driveshaft transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Aug 2022 82,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel contaminated with oil/fluid

Oil leak, but not excessive N/S driveshaft transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Abs cable (4.11 (a) (iii))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Abs wire (4.11 (a) (iii))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 82,773 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 75,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 75,471 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 74,669 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2019 52,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2019 52,820 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 37,672 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 25,531 miles

Emissions too clean to get reading

Pass 14 Jun 2016 21,689 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 20,055 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 16,994 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 13,075 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 10,784 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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RO09 ZNL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RO09 ZNL, 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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RO09 ZNL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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