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WU09 XFO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,596 mi
Last recorded134,596 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU09 XFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 134,596 miles

o/s/f cv gator slight leak

outer sills slight rust

wish bone rear bushes perished

Pass 17 Dec 2024 129,007 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS THIN

Fail 12 Dec 2024 129,002 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

BOTH OUTER SILLS THIN

Pass 3 Nov 2023 123,905 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 123,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 116,824 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 111,137 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 111,137 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 104,908 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 104,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 96,489 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 87,188 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 79,696 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 79,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 69,728 miles

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 14 Jul 2015 61,128 miles

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm, rear bush perished

Fail 13 Jul 2015 61,128 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

n/s/f lower suspension arm, rear bush perished

Pass 11 Jul 2014 53,202 miles

n/s/f lower suspension arm, rear bush slightly perrished

o/s headlamp aim not checked due to light not working

rear silencer mounting strap broken/ corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2014 53,202 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/f lower suspension arm, rear bush slightly perrished

o/s headlamp aim not checked due to light not working

rear silencer mounting strap broken/ corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2013 44,259 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,991 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 XFO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 XFO, 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 XFO registered?

WU09 XFO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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