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CV09 RFZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

150,891 mi
Last recorded150,891 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV09 RFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 150,891 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to legal limit

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Fail 29 Mar 2019 150,877 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to legal limit

rear exhaust bracket rusty

Pass 19 Mar 2018 139,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid level close to minimum

Pass 4 Apr 2017 129,967 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 129,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,921 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 102,486 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,026 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 87,026 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2013 75,368 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 75,368 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 45,748 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 45,748 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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CV09 RFZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CV09 RFZ, 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 CV09 RFZ registered?

CV09 RFZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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