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BD09 ALU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

126,132 mi
Last recorded126,132 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 ALU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2026 126,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Park brake recording less effort than offside

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn at 2mm and also has cracking to the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2025 111,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 111,944 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 101,624 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2024 101,624 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 13 Jul 2023 91,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective excessively cracked DO NOT USE

Fail 13 Jul 2023 91,769 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s wearing thin both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Front exhaust heat shield not fully secure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective excessively cracked DO NOT USE

Pass 22 Jul 2022 81,593 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 81,593 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both sides flat spot (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 72,404 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 72,404 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 64,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 60,384 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 22 Jul 2019 60,384 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 24 Jul 2018 53,391 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,260 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 37,463 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2016 37,463 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 29,570 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 26,370 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 22,814 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 19,043 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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BD09 ALU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BD09 ALU, 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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BD09 ALU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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