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BN09 ULR

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

135,412 mi
Last recorded135,412 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN09 ULR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 135,412 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 132,642 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 130,019 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 127,711 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 125,385 miles

both rear sills edgers damaged

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2021 123,130 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 123,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 118,976 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 112,685 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 99,647 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Apr 2018 99,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Mar 2017 85,408 miles

Both Rear Suspension Bump Stops Perished.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 71,695 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,552 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 44,477 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

deep cut in osr tyre tread

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,441 miles

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Apr 2012 15,014 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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BN09 ULR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ULR, 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 ULR registered?

BN09 ULR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2009.

Is BN09 ULR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN09 ULR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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