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WV09 XLP

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,599 mi
Last recorded129,599 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 XLP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 129,599 miles

Central Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Friction surfaces warped grooved excessively (pulsation through pedal) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - NS/OS Uneven wear cross section 2mm/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 129,589 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure - Locking point (rear left pin) (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened - Friction surfaces warped grooved excessively (pulsation through pedal) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge - NS/OS Uneven wear cross section 2mm/4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 126,820 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 123,303 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 120,017 miles

Evidence nearside front tyre haas rubbed inner wing

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicators a little pale (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 116,073 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 116,073 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 112,905 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Small nick in lower webbing (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 109,998 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear seat and small nick in driver's belt webbing

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Wipers smear a little

Pass 14 Jan 2019 106,892 miles

Child seat fitted nearside rear seat and small nick in driver's belt webbing

Pass 3 Jan 2018 101,864 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 97,467 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 92,133 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 88,026 miles

Front brake discs a little worn

Some fraying to the edges of offside front and offside rear seat belt webbings

Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,061 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,711 miles

Rear seat belts a little chewed along edges

Pass 15 Mar 2012 65,429 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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WV09 XLP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WV09 XLP, 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 WV09 XLP registered?

WV09 XLP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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