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BV09 SVY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,246 mi
Last recorded73,246 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 SVY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2019 73,246 miles

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

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

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2018 66,349 miles

auxillary drive belt cracked

front tyres wearing unevenly

o/s/r tyre sidewall perished

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2017 54,615 miles

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Fail 21 Mar 2017 54,608 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres worn unevenly and close to manufactures wear markers

Rear exhaust box bracket corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 49,868 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 49,867 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 39,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 34,338 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,485 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 18,520 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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BV09 SVY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV09 SVY, 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 SVY registered?

BV09 SVY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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