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WM09 GBF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,167 mi
Last recorded92,167 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM09 GBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 92,167 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Aug 2026 92,165 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2025 74,964 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front slight play from os track control arm

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 74,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower boots split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front slight play from os track control arm

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 59,771 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 59,196 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 59,196 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 57,549 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 56,818 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 56,441 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 56,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 55,640 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perished on outer side wall

Fail 6 Sep 2019 55,640 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear back box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre cracking on outer side wall

Offside Rear tyre cracking and perished on outer side wall

Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,596 miles

Rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2018 53,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2017 51,579 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 50,325 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,232 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f and o/s/f lower arms, rear bushes slightly perished

rear number plate unbonding

rear silencer strap broken

Pass 23 Jul 2015 43,670 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2014 36,849 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 10 Jul 2014 36,849 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Jul 2013 29,557 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 GBF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WM09 GBF, 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 GBF registered?

WM09 GBF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 July 2009.

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