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WU09 XCW

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

269,650 mi
Last recorded269,650 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 XCW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 269,650 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jul 2026 269,650 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 257,782 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 247,203 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 130,784 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 125,093 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear suspension covered in rust

Fail 16 Mar 2022 124,941 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Rear suspension covered in rust

Pass 22 Mar 2021 117,226 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 117,113 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 Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 109,781 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 109,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 102,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 102,298 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGES, 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 94,272 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 94,272 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 86,236 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 86,183 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge bad and close to limit

Pass 18 Mar 2016 78,939 miles

Offside Front Brake slightly binding

Pass 16 Apr 2015 71,686 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 71,365 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 71,354 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 58,906 miles

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

indicator stalk slightly worn

rear exhaust mounting braket broken

Pass 27 Feb 2013 47,735 miles

front discs worn

Pass 27 Feb 2012 35,340 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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WU09 XCW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WU09 XCW, 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 WU09 XCW registered?

WU09 XCW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2009.

Is WU09 XCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU09 XCW shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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