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FN09 VRE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

71,491 mi
Last recorded71,491 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN09 VRE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 71,491 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2025 69,199 miles

Central exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Nearside Front lower fog light damaged

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 69,199 miles

Nearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central exhaust silencer corroded

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

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

Nearside Front lower fog light damaged

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 66,651 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Top skin part separated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES wishbone bush part seprated/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2024 66,638 miles

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

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

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Top skin part separated (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH SIDES wishbone bush part seprated/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body panel slightly loose Bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 63,651 miles

Nearside Rear back plate damp

Nearside Rear brake efforts low

Pass 15 Aug 2022 61,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread BORDERLINE (0.1 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 59,743 miles

both front tyres only just legal on edges and perishing BORDERLINE

n/s/f tyre pressure low and perishing

wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link BORDERLINE

Fail 31 Aug 2021 59,743 miles

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

both front tyres only just legal on edges and perishing BORDERLINE

n/s/f tyre pressure low and perishing

wear in n/s/f anti roll bar link BORDERLINE

Pass 11 Sep 2020 58,019 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 10 Sep 2020 58,015 miles

Offside Front Steering linkage fouling coil spring fouling body on lock to lock (2.1.4 (a))

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))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 57,950 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 57,069 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 55,701 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 55,701 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,245 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall worn and tread cracking

Fail 21 Aug 2017 53,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre sidewall worn and tread cracking

Pass 9 Aug 2016 48,369 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged and cracking within tread.

Offside Rear tyre side wall damaged and cracking within tread

Pass 28 Aug 2015 44,725 miles

Offside Rear tyre sidewall worn

exhaust backbox mounting corroded

noise on air con pump

Fail 28 Aug 2015 44,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall worn

exhaust backbox mounting corroded

noise on air con pump

Pass 4 Sep 2014 38,563 miles

both rear tyres worn on sidewalls

Pass 4 Sep 2013 33,268 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 33,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 28,635 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 24,344 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 VRE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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