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LB09 EBV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,170 mi
Last recorded122,170 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 122,170 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2025 122,170 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 115,800 miles

Front Fog lights cracked

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Miror glass damaged and casing slightly damaged

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 111,115 miles

Front Both fog lights damaged

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive From steering rack slight seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 103,902 miles

Front Lower front fog light n/s inop o/s glass broken but not part of mot for this age of vehicle

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

Offside Front Upper Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight weep from power steering top rack seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 98,352 miles

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 16 Jul 2020 92,988 miles

both front tyres are worn to limits on edges

front brake pads low and the discs are worn

Fail 16 Jul 2020 92,987 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyres are worn to limits on edges

front brake pads low and the discs are worn

Pass 26 Jul 2019 86,103 miles

Front sills blistering

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust hanger/band broken

Pass 26 Jul 2018 77,059 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 77,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 77,040 miles

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

front brake pads are low

off side rear tyre worn to limits

Pass 13 Jul 2017 66,804 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 66,804 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

OFF SIDE MIRROR DAMAGED

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE IN POOR CONDITION AND WORN NEAR TO LIMITS

Pass 20 Jul 2016 55,935 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage power rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 46,764 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside door mirror held on with tape.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Jul 2014 37,276 miles

brake fluid level low

Fail 11 Jul 2014 37,276 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake fluid level low

Fail 17 Jul 2013 29,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres are starting to crack on the side walls

Pass 17 Jul 2013 29,404 miles

both front tyres are starting to crack on the side walls

Pass 18 Jul 2012 20,842 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 EBV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EBV, 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 EBV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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