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HV09 CLF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

140,376 mi
Last recorded140,376 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 CLF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2021 140,376 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 140,364 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 131,141 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 131,134 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 119,823 miles

Number 2 fuel injector slightly leaking gasses when cold

Fail 8 Apr 2019 119,817 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Number 2 fuel injector slightly leaking gasses when cold

Pass 29 Mar 2018 108,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 108,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly out of shape

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,939 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2017 98,939 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 88,337 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 88,337 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 79,268 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 79,268 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 68,723 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 68,723 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 54,104 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 40,273 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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HV09 CLF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HV09 CLF, 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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HV09 CLF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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