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LB09 EBM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,676 mi
Last recorded74,676 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 EBM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 74,676 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 20 Jul 2021 74,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Jul 2020 67,758 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded but system secure to vehicle.

Unable to see condition of front brake pads.

Fail 24 Jul 2020 67,756 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded but system secure to vehicle.

Unable to see condition of front brake pads.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jul 2019 62,211 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 62,211 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 57,233 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 55,309 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 55,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 49,755 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 42,210 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 42,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 31,166 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 25,047 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 18,780 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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LB09 EBM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LB09 EBM, 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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LB09 EBM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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