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FG09 MVK

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,438 mi
Last recorded121,438 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 MVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 121,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

various under body corrosion

Fail 13 Jul 2026 121,339 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe from pump-rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low (5.2.3 (e))

various under body corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2025 114,383 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion on and around rear sills

Fail 10 Jul 2025 114,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper boot split, and slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking rack/ pipes leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion on rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

underbody corrosion on and around rear sills

Pass 4 Jul 2024 105,954 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill getting weak

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 98,635 miles

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 98,371 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 90,157 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2022 90,154 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 81,512 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 76,200 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 76,077 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 68,942 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 68,942 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2018 60,563 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2018 60,563 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 6 Jul 2017 54,491 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 51,425 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 51,425 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2016 37,801 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 35,411 miles

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall beginning to deteriorate

Pass 7 Apr 2014 29,841 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 26,073 miles

rear wiper has no blade

Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,615 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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FG09 MVK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FG09 MVK, 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 FG09 MVK registered?

FG09 MVK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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