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EY09 VSV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,463 mi
Last recorded125,463 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY09 VSV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 125,463 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 118,881 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 112,257 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2024 112,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 105,367 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 100,319 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 95,251 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 92,734 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 92,734 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 89,460 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 78,721 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

Fail 2 Mar 2018 78,721 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Mar 2017 63,023 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2017 63,023 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2016 53,375 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 44,825 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 36,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,845 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 28,156 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 20,315 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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EY09 VSV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EY09 VSV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EY09 VSV?

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What year was EY09 VSV registered?

EY09 VSV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 March 2009.

Is EY09 VSV safe to buy?

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