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FN09 FVV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,700 mi
Last recorded115,700 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 FVV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 115,700 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 115,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2020 111,436 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 103,254 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 103,254 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2018 94,747 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 87,480 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 87,480 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 77,787 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 77,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 70,847 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,848 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 48,588 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012 36,924 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres has small cracks in side walls.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 36,924 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres has small cracks in side walls.

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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FN09 FVV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FN09 FVV, 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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FN09 FVV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2009.

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