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LB09 EBU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

100,722 mi
Last recorded100,722 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 EBU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 100,722 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 92,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Mar 2023 92,419 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2022 84,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Mar 2021 78,364 miles

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 73,523 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 18 Mar 2019 65,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Fail 18 Mar 2019 65,426 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust bracket broken but secure

Pass 23 Mar 2018 57,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

The engine service light is on

drivers window not working

Fail 22 Mar 2018 57,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65 15 (4.1.D.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit & the tyre is deteriorating, 185/65 15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

The engine service light is on

Pass 21 Mar 2017 51,073 miles

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Mar 2016 46,201 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance with offside lagging. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear exhaust box support clamp heavily corroded.

Recommend rear drum brake inspection, clean and adjust.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Some imbalance with offside lagging. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 43,170 miles

Clutch pedal rubber insecure.

Exhaust rear expansion box support bracket/clamp heavily corroded.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 27 Aug 2015 43,170 miles

Clutch pedal rubber insecure.

Exhaust rear expansion box support bracket/clamp heavily corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 37,181 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2013 31,831 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 31,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 24,255 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 EBU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LB09 EBU, 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 EBU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 August 2009.

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