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FV09 EJO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,186 mi
Last recorded117,186 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 EJO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 117,186 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 100,727 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 88,117 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 87,261 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 87,261 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2023 86,919 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 80,680 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 75,925 miles

both front outer sills weakened by corrosion but not significantly at present

Fail 29 Jun 2020 75,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cords exposed in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished and cords exposed in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall perished cords not exposed at present ...recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front outer sills weakened by corrosion but not significantly at present

Pass 10 Apr 2019 72,148 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 67,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Fail 16 Apr 2018 67,367 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has damage to outer sidewall

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,810 miles

Front upper and back exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' little chips (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 60,810 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Front upper and back exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' little chips (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 54,284 miles

Noise from cambelt area

Noise from engine

Rear exhaust fixing strap broken/corroded but exhaust system is still secure

Fail 12 Apr 2016 54,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Noise from cambelt area

Noise from engine

Rear exhaust fixing strap broken/corroded but exhaust system is still secure

Pass 18 Apr 2015 45,750 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear wiper split

squeak noise from cambelt area

Pass 18 Apr 2014 38,719 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 38,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 29,195 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 19,954 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 EJO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 FV09 EJO, 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 EJO registered?

FV09 EJO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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