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KR09 ZBV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

135,627 mi
Last recorded135,627 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR09 ZBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 135,627 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2026 135,627 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 69,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2025 69,284 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nail in Tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 55,965 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 41,902 miles

Both front and nearside rear tyres scuffed on sidewall, nearside front wearing on the outer edge - 185/65/15-88H

Both front foglamps broken and inoperative

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter has grease all around it with no obvious split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 11 Jul 2023 41,868 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Last letters completely de-laminated and missing the black lettering (0.1 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dipped beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Both front and nearside rear tyres scuffed on sidewall, nearside front wearing on the outer edge - 185/65/15-88H

Both front foglamps broken and inoperative

Offside Front Outer Driveshaft gaiter has grease all around it with no obvious split

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 6 Jul 2022 38,742 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill starting to corrode

Offside Front Outer cv boot greasy

Pass 8 Jul 2021 34,978 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f & n/s/f fog lamps inop

rear wiper blade worn & perished

slight play to o/s/f & n/s/f anti rollbar links

Pass 21 Jul 2020 33,882 miles

Front fog lights damaged and front fog not working

O/s/f outer cv boots greasy

Fail 20 Jul 2020 33,882 miles

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

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

Front fog lights damaged and front fog not working

O/s/f outer cv boots greasy

Pass 10 Jul 2019 32,614 miles

both front fog lamps broken and inop

Pass 9 Jul 2018 31,892 miles

offside and nearside front fog lamp damaged and not working

Fail 5 Jul 2018 31,892 miles

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

offside and nearside front fog lamp damaged and not working

Pass 3 Jul 2017 31,357 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 31,357 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 28,550 miles

all 4 tyres close to legal limit & perished

Fail 6 Jul 2016 28,550 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2015 27,027 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 24,132 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 20,133 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 15,274 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 15,274 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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KR09 ZBV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 KR09 ZBV, 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 KR09 ZBV registered?

KR09 ZBV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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