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GF09 BGV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

63,427 mi
Last recorded63,427 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 BGV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 63,427 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyre cracks

Fail 3 Sep 2026 63,427 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

both rear tyre cracks

Pass 24 Sep 2025 61,631 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 60,491 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 59,424 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 57,736 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 55,266 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 53,385 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 51,680 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 49,625 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2018 49,625 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 48,761 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 48,761 miles

Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2017 44,216 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 39,239 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 36,382 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 33,533 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 29,028 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 19,871 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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GF09 BGV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GF09 BGV, 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 GF09 BGV registered?

GF09 BGV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is GF09 BGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF09 BGV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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