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FE09 RWV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,603 mi
Last recorded118,603 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE09 RWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,603 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 118,602 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 115,505 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 115,505 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened middle seat belt (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 108,037 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill is damaged

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2018 108,036 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill is damaged

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 97,986 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill has damage

Fail 22 Nov 2017 97,986 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Outer sill has damage

Pass 23 Nov 2016 88,719 miles

Rear Exhaust hanger deterioated

Pass 16 Nov 2015 84,405 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 84,405 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 77,712 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 70,071 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 61,043 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2012 50,414 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FE09 RWV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FE09 RWV, 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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FE09 RWV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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