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FV09 EER

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,626 mi
Last recorded166,626 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 EER
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2024 166,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2023 156,619 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 147,589 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess on front pipe (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 31 Aug 2022 147,587 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess on front pipe (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch slave cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction stickers (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 27 Aug 2021 139,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2020 132,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 132,103 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction Obstruction from phone holder on windscreen. (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Excessive play in osf inner steering joint. possibly inside the rack. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 120,728 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 120,724 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 106,523 miles

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

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 96,504 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 80,517 miles

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

Offside Front tyer perished

Pass 8 Jul 2015 65,400 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 65,400 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 49,330 miles

exhaust back box securing strap loose, but exhaust not inscure.

Pass 4 Jul 2013 34,387 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 18,862 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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FV09 EER is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol 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 FV09 EER, 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 FV09 EER registered?

FV09 EER is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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