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WM09 DCX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,263 mi
Last recorded133,263 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 DCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 133,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

back seats full

Fail 21 Jan 2026 133,263 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

back seats full

Pass 17 Jan 2025 127,203 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 109,080 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 109,080 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 99,915 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage switch area on pipe near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 99,915 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage switch area on pipe near steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 97,206 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2021 97,205 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 95,709 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 94,485 miles

both front suspension arms rear "P" bushes starting to split from bonding/cracking

front brake discs worn

n/s wing mirror loose

rear axle starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 13 Mar 2020 94,482 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

both front suspension arms rear "P" bushes starting to split from bonding/cracking

front brake discs worn

n/s wing mirror loose

rear axle starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,429 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 91,426 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front non obligatory mirror insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 86,852 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 86,852 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 83,127 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 82,388 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 82,387 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 74,639 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,848 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,009 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 37,851 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 37,851 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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WM09 DCX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WM09 DCX, 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 WM09 DCX registered?

WM09 DCX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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