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FY09 BZM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

99,286 mi
Last recorded99,286 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY09 BZM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 99,286 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 98,350 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

both sills corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 96,946 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 95,499 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 94,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 92,474 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2019 89,695 miles

steering slightly stiff

Fail 4 Jul 2019 89,695 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 86,964 miles

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

O/S sill starting to corrode at front

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,855 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 78,606 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 66,943 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 56,399 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 43,655 miles

Ns rear tyre slightly perrished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 34,758 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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FY09 BZM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FY09 BZM, 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 FY09 BZM registered?

FY09 BZM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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