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BK09 MWE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,095 mi
Last recorded75,095 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK09 MWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 75,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 69,168 miles

Central Rear SEAT MISSING

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear SEAT MISSING

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jun 2025 69,168 miles

Central Rear SEAT MISSING

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear SEAT MISSING

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 63,559 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Jun 2024 63,552 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 57,908 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 51,327 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 Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 47,770 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 47,770 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 43,591 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Back box bracket snapped. But secure. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Light cluster lens cracked.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both cracked. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 31,292 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both. Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 22,115 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2017 21,720 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 20,731 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 18,813 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 18,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 16,064 miles

minor cracking all tyres

rear brakes noisey

Pass 8 Mar 2013 12,275 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 12,275 miles

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

rear brakes noisey

Pass 16 Mar 2012 9,606 miles

scratches nearside rear body

Fail 16 Mar 2012 9,606 miles

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

scratches nearside rear body

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 MWE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MWE, 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 MWE registered?

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

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