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LB09 LRE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,669 mi
Last recorded75,669 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 LRE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,669 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 69,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jan 2024 69,263 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner mounting bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 63,780 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 61,310 miles

rear exhaust hanger rusty condition

Pass 3 Dec 2020 60,699 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes has started to crack.

Pass 25 Nov 2019 59,712 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 56,661 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 54,264 miles

child seats fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2017 54,264 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

child seats fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 47,882 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 47,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65H15 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2015 41,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 41,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 36,087 miles

Air bag deactivated due to child seats

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off side front and both rear tyres side wall deteriation

rear wiper split

Pass 27 Jun 2013 29,376 miles

Childs seat fitted to off side rear adult belt noy checked

Pass 9 Jul 2012 22,381 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 LRE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LRE, 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 LB09 LRE registered?

LB09 LRE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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