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BT09 FWB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,742 mi
Last recorded135,742 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT09 FWB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 135,742 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 128,405 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 128,405 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 120,896 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 120,896 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 111,623 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 111,623 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,611 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 93,365 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2021 93,365 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 86,907 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2020 86,907 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,468 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 67,904 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 67,904 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 57,128 miles

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded, but still intact.

Pass 5 Aug 2016 46,184 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 46,184 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 35,921 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 26,807 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 26,807 miles

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

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

near side front tyre has outer side damadge advise replacement

off side rear tyre poor perished age related

Pass 6 Aug 2013 19,197 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 19,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

near side rear tyre poor outer side wall condition

Pass 10 Aug 2012 14,876 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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BT09 FWB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BT09 FWB, 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 BT09 FWB registered?

BT09 FWB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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