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WL09 DVU

2009 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,848 mi
Last recorded113,848 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL09 DVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 113,848 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 106,187 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 106,015 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 96,986 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged obligatory mirror damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2024 96,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive play detected under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose obligatory mirror damaged/loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2023 93,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror slightly damaged/loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 93,958 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessively corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror slightly damaged/loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 92,104 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside front outer sills corroding internally and getting weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front nearside & offside front strut top bearings stiff with nearside spring slightly unseated (upper location) and in contact with inside edge of strut tower but spring is securely attached

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 88,355 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 81,874 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 81,872 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 75,592 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 75,589 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 69,132 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 69,127 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,640 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 54,362 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 45,577 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,954 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 28,406 miles

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

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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WL09 DVU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WL09 DVU, 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 WL09 DVU registered?

WL09 DVU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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