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VX09 XUK

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,171 mi
Last recorded127,171 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX09 XUK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 127,171 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 127,171 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 119,306 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer SILL IN POOR CONDITION (rusty)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 119,306 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer SILL IN POOR CONDITION (rusty)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 112,228 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 108,516 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 98,538 miles

Offside Rear light damaged

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 88,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2017 74,947 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 57,449 miles

Rear tyres perished.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 42,596 miles

NSR OSR Tyres perished.

Fail 3 Mar 2015 42,573 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

NSR OSR Tyres perished.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 24,384 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,970 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 14,970 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 13,293 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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VX09 XUK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VX09 XUK, 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 VX09 XUK registered?

VX09 XUK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 March 2009.

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