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VK09 KTT

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

171,707 mi
Last recorded171,707 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 KTT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2026 171,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Misty (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 164,353 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 164,353 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2025 164,159 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 157,088 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 149,550 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2023 149,550 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 139,919 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 129,291 miles

engine oil leak

lower covers fitted

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre badly worn on outer edge

offside front tyre badly worn on inner edge, also cracked and perished

offside rear tyre wall cracked and perished

Pass 16 May 2020 123,009 miles

both front tyres wearing on egdes

engine oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

slight exhaust blow from flexi joint

nearside rear tyre badly worn to limit on outer edge, heavily perished, treads cut

Pass 21 May 2019 116,891 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 107,618 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2017 99,349 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 89,602 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 50,093 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 36,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,739 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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VK09 KTT is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK09 KTT, 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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VK09 KTT is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 May 2009.

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