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AV09 FRU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

95,972 mi
Last recorded95,972 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 FRU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 95,972 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 95,970 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 28 May 2019 95,722 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2018 81,178 miles

both sides front outer sill panels corroded and holed, but not within prescribed area.

both sides rear tyres perished in tread and badly scrubbed on inner edges, advise replace.

Fail 23 May 2018 81,167 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

both sides front outer sill panels corroded and holed, but not within prescribed area.

both sides rear tyres perished in tread and badly scrubbed on inner edges, advise replace.

Pass 10 May 2017 70,330 miles

Cat heat shield loose

Rear silencer mounting deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2017 70,330 miles

Cat heat shield loose

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer mounting deteriorated

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 64,299 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 64,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 57,222 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 46,208 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 35,756 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 25,883 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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AV09 FRU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AV09 FRU, 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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AV09 FRU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 March 2009.

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