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BV09 LCX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

124,409 mi
Last recorded124,409 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 124,409 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Feb 2024 124,409 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bothsides (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 121,270 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable too check rear seat belts rear seats removed

Fail 8 Feb 2023 121,270 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable too check rear seat belts rear seats removed

Pass 8 Feb 2022 115,889 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 110,781 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 110,781 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 106,961 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 106,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 98,401 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,927 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,742 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 79,742 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,534 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Mar 2016 69,488 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,138 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 49,425 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 2 Mar 2013 38,096 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 26,450 miles

front pads and disc getting low

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 LCX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LCX, 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 BV09 LCX registered?

BV09 LCX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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