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AV09 LXE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

237,138 mi
Last recorded237,138 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV09 LXE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 237,138 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 May 2017 237,138 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 May 2016 204,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 16 May 2016 204,006 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 May 2015 153,916 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

back box exhaust bracket corroded

eml on

Pass 8 May 2015 153,916 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

back box exhaust bracket corroded

eml on

Pass 8 May 2014 120,113 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 83,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Fail 8 May 2013 83,363 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trims fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 9 May 2012 60,889 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 60,889 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 LXE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 LXE, 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 AV09 LXE registered?

AV09 LXE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 May 2009.

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