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BN09 NEO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,688 mi
Last recorded113,688 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 NEO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 113,688 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 113,687 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened outer sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 98,337 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Aug 2023 98,337 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 80,904 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 17 Aug 2021 63,203 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 5 Sep 2020 54,390 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 54,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 53,337 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 51,311 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 49,298 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 47,019 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 44,038 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 44,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 40,602 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,602 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 34,957 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 26,851 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO OSR SEAT UNABLE TO TEST ADULT SEAT/BELT

Fail 18 Feb 2013 26,851 miles

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)

ALL 4 TYRES EXTREMELY PERISHED

CHILD SEAT FITTED TO OSR SEAT UNABLE TO TEST ADULT SEAT/BELT

Pass 9 Mar 2012 19,424 miles

All road tyres starting to perish

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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BN09 NEO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BN09 NEO, 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 BN09 NEO registered?

BN09 NEO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2009.

Is BN09 NEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 NEO shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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