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BK09 FCJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,938 mi
Last recorded124,938 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 FCJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2024 124,938 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 124,243 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rear n/s and o/s (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 119,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2022 119,384 miles

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

exhaust back box tail pipe corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2021 113,729 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 113,728 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

spare tyre soft

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

TURBO PIPE INSECURE

Pass 4 Dec 2020 108,677 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 108,676 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill at front (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler on floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 107,295 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front outer sills weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 107,295 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front outer sills weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 98,086 miles

Nearside sill, slight damage at rear

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 18 Dec 2018 98,081 miles

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

Nearside sill, slight damage at rear

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 4 Dec 2017 81,113 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside sill slightly damaged at rear

Fail 4 Dec 2017 81,113 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside sill slightly damaged at rear

Pass 9 Dec 2016 65,291 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster slightly insecure

Nearside sill slightly damaged at rear

Pass 10 Dec 2015 48,648 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 45,111 miles

rear exhaust mouting braket coroded

Fail 10 Mar 2014 38,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 38,499 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,542 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,040 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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BK09 FCJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FCJ, 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 FCJ registered?

BK09 FCJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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