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AK09 LYX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

153,399 mi
Last recorded153,399 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK09 LYX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 153,399 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2024 153,394 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 142,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 133,242 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 129,478 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 128,071 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 123,459 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2019 113,341 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 104,738 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 94,685 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,315 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 85,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 78,211 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 64,702 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise 1.5litres of engine oil added prior to test as no oil showing on dipstick

advise slight perishing on both rear tyres and n/s/f

advise turbo noisy

Pass 5 Mar 2013 49,904 miles

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated.

Fail 4 Mar 2013 49,904 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear tyres slightly deteriorated.

Pass 6 Mar 2012 34,620 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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AK09 LYX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK09 LYX, 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 AK09 LYX registered?

AK09 LYX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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