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FL09 JBZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,131 mi
Last recorded130,131 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL09 JBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 130,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill has paint blisters

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

spare wheel missing, carrier loose

Fail 8 Jan 2022 130,131 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside sill has paint blisters

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

spare wheel missing, carrier loose

Pass 26 Jan 2021 117,386 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Fail 25 Jan 2021 117,384 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8m3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Pass 29 Jan 2020 107,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Fail 29 Jan 2020 107,483 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8 m3 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

clutch pedal anti-slip pad missing

Pass 26 Jan 2019 95,625 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 95,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 85,031 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 85,031 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,423 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 65,267 miles

Sounds like exhaust has slight blow from front but covered by under tray so unable to see

Fail 18 Jan 2016 65,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished and split (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Sounds like exhaust has slight blow from front but covered by under tray so unable to see

Pass 28 Jan 2015 56,030 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 54,400 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 47,449 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,865 miles

Offside Front 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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FL09 JBZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FL09 JBZ, 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 JBZ registered?

FL09 JBZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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