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BV09 WFP

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1749cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,034 mi
Last recorded83,034 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 WFP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,749cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 83,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 78,071 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Also centre section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring worn Cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axel corroded

Fail 10 Feb 2025 78,066 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective Also centre section in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring worn Cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axel corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2024 74,716 miles

Exhaust corroded front to rear

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn Lower mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2024 74,716 miles

Exhaust corroded front to rear

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear x2 coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring worn Lower mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2023 70,574 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Unable to visually inspect front brake pads due to type of wheel covers fitted at the time of test

Pass 17 Feb 2022 65,644 miles

Unable to visually inspect brakes due to type of wheel covers fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2022 65,642 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn P (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn P bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to visually inspect brakes due to type of wheel covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2021 62,313 miles

Both front top mount bearings rough on rotation

Pass 24 Feb 2020 60,805 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 57,832 miles

Offside front outer sill distorted but not seriously weakened

Pass 26 Feb 2018 53,530 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,336 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 43,575 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 36,963 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 25,185 miles

front and rear tyres advise

Pass 28 Feb 2013 18,769 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 15,182 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 WFP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,749cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WFP, 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 WFP registered?

BV09 WFP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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The MOT history for BV09 WFP shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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