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FV09 EXB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

109,682 mi
Last recorded109,682 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,682 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 109,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,197 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 84,408 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn uneven on wear bars inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven very low inner / outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2019 83,981 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn leg top mount / bearing top catching inner wing on lock (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement leg top mount starting to seize and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn uneven on wear bars inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn uneven very low inner / outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear outer sill corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 67,557 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 67,557 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 66,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2017 62,178 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 56,900 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 50,892 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 45,622 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 36,676 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 27,122 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 EXB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EXB, 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 EXB registered?

FV09 EXB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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