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BK09 CNU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

142,966 mi
Last recorded142,966 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 CNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 142,966 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 142,855 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack casing fractured broken (2.1.2 (d) (i))

Front Lower both n/s and o/s front side outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy exhaust holed rear box (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 131,592 miles

Nearside outer sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside outer sill slightly corroded but not in prescribed area

Fail 21 Dec 2021 131,541 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside outer sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside outer sill slightly corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 14 Dec 2020 121,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 121,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge (185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 103,060 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 102,975 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,885 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Jun 2018 88,885 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

coolant level low

Pass 17 Jun 2017 74,513 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2017 74,510 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2016 62,550 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 50,315 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 50,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear wiper ?

Pass 11 Apr 2014 39,625 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 32,689 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

child deat fitted to centre rear seat

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 26 Mar 2012 27,557 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BK09 CNU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK09 CNU, 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 BK09 CNU registered?

BK09 CNU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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