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FL09 BXY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,842 mi
Last recorded138,842 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 BXY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2024 138,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Dec 2024 138,841 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible damaged (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 131,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak intercooler pipes area

Fail 14 Nov 2023 131,565 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

oil leak intercooler pipes area

Pass 29 Oct 2022 127,094 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2021 123,046 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 118,760 miles

Play in steering rack arms

Rear exhaust hanger snapped

Slight play in nearside front ball joint

Pass 11 Mar 2019 119,903 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 104,000 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 98,376 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 92,957 miles

Front Inner rack ends have play both

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,857 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 69,970 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust silencer not supported (bracket broken)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 69,764 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear exhaust silencer not supported (bracket broken)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,973 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 43,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 43,286 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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FL09 BXY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FL09 BXY, 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 FL09 BXY registered?

FL09 BXY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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