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FV09 YVC

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,465 mi
Last recorded49,465 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2013
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV09 YVC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2013 49,465 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 49,465 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 37,435 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 37,429 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 YVC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV09 YVC registered?

FV09 YVC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 August 2009.

Is FV09 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV09 YVC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV09 YVC have outstanding finance?

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