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BV09 LBX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

94,099 mi
Last recorded94,099 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 LBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 94,099 miles

Both O/S and N/S front sills slightly corroded behind the paint

Fail 24 Feb 2026 94,099 miles

Both O/S and N/S front sills slightly corroded behind the paint

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 92,400 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 90,628 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 87,467 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 85,032 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 81,680 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 80,121 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 80,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 76,023 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Feb 2019 76,020 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 71,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 71,250 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 65,636 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust box rear support strap corroded away resting on tow bar box still supported at front

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 65,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust box rear support strap corroded away resting on tow bar box still supported at front

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge down to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 58,799 miles

Rear Exhaust box rear support strap broken corroded away still has front support fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 58,797 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box rear support strap broken corroded away still has front support fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,991 miles

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

exhaust back box bracket broken but still fully supporting exhaust

front brake discs worn

Pass 25 Feb 2014 44,480 miles

exhaust back box strap corroded broken but exhaust secure

Pass 13 Feb 2013 36,334 miles

Front tyres down to 3mm

Pass 29 Feb 2012 28,201 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 28,201 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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BV09 LBX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 BV09 LBX, 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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BV09 LBX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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