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BV09 WGF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

159,530 mi
Last recorded159,530 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV09 WGF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 159,530 miles

oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2018 150,619 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2017 142,276 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Apr 2017 142,275 miles

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BBJ (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BBJ (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Apr 2016 113,377 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

suspect injector seal leaking

Fail 1 Apr 2016 113,377 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

suspect injector seal leaking

Pass 30 Mar 2015 84,338 miles

Oil leak

exhaust mounting broken

windscreen damaged(not in drivers view of the road)

Fail 23 Mar 2015 83,655 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust mounting broken

windscreen damaged(not in drivers view of the road)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 55,063 miles

Oil leak

windscreen damaged out of swept area

Pass 30 Mar 2013 30,135 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Mar 2012 23,076 miles

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

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)

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 WGF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WGF, 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 WGF registered?

BV09 WGF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 April 2009.

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