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HV09 ECF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,232 mi
Last recorded106,232 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV09 ECF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 106,232 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 106,224 miles

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

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

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 95,255 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 95,251 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 89,082 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 89,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 85,708 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 85,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 77,422 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn + on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn + on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 69,172 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 59,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE- DEVOID of tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 59,947 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE- DEVOID of tread on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 50,588 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 47,056 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 47,048 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 43,394 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 39,644 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,144 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 33,093 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 33,093 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 29,701 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 25,632 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,931 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 ECF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 ECF, 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 HV09 ECF registered?

HV09 ECF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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