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FN09 VPX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,245 mi
Last recorded123,245 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 VPX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2023 123,245 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2023 123,220 miles

Fuel system component leaking injector (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 112,976 miles

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

nearside rear tyre balled on outer edge

Fail 3 May 2022 112,976 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt off and nearside outer c v boots detatched (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

nearside rear tyre balled on outer edge

Pass 20 May 2021 104,931 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 104,931 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 97,181 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 97,181 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2019 89,999 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 89,998 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 83,442 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 80,234 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,132 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 66,130 miles

rear exhaust box bracket poor but still secure

Fail 6 May 2015 66,130 miles

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

rear exhaust box bracket poor but still secure

Pass 7 May 2014 53,055 miles

N/S front disk slightly worn

O/S front disk slightly worn

Rear exhust box strap corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 40,784 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 23,219 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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FN09 VPX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VPX, 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 FN09 VPX registered?

FN09 VPX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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