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GV09 EKO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,220 mi
Last recorded92,220 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV09 EKO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,220 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective front pipe to engine mount weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner wishbone bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens cracked/damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive torsion bar bush worn/rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged repaired with tape (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure lens missing (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive torsion bar bush worn/rusty (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive lower engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2019 89,833 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2019 89,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 88,346 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 88,346 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 85,478 miles

Centre rear and nearside rear seats removed at time of test

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 75,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,982 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,336 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Jul 2013 47,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres badly split and perished

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2012 36,734 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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GV09 EKO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV09 EKO, 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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GV09 EKO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 July 2009.

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