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BU09 ZTM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

191,124 mi
Last recorded191,124 miles
Recorded on23 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU09 ZTM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2018 191,124 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 May 2018 191,105 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 187,268 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 182,895 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 182,886 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2016 182,831 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported backbox (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 177,783 miles

exhaust rear silencer bracket corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2014 169,187 miles

exhaust hanger corroded

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 7 Mar 2013 156,927 miles

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

minor split in nearside front outer tyre wall

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 7 Mar 2013 156,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

child seat in offside + nearside rear

minor split in nearside front outer tyre wall

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Pass 28 Feb 2012 130,603 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BU09 ZTM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BU09 ZTM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BU09 ZTM registered?

BU09 ZTM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2009.

Is BU09 ZTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU09 ZTM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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