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BD09 JWU

2009 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

48,698 mi
Last recorded48,698 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD09 JWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 48,698 miles

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sill sections near subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2024 35,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 35,480 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,232 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 35,229 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2021 34,250 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 34,250 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 33,587 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 31,554 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,480 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 25,136 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 25,136 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 20,201 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 16,101 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 12,289 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 8,237 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 8,237 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 4,334 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 JWU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JWU, 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 BD09 JWU registered?

BD09 JWU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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