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LC09 KBN

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,779 mi
Last recorded82,779 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 KBN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 82,779 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 82,778 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2024 79,699 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2024 79,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 75,700 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2020 70,847 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box band broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front washer jet has a poor spray pattern

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

Nearside outer sill panel has damage/cracked paintwork

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

Spare tyre defective perished/cracked to visable cord/ply

both front rear inner wishbone bushes slightly torn/deterioating

Pass 8 Oct 2019 65,659 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 64,920 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 63,424 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,243 miles

rear seats missing at time of test

Pass 16 Sep 2015 54,372 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 50,904 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 45,762 miles

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Fail 6 May 2014 45,762 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

o/s/f tyre sidewall cracked and perished

o/s/r tyre sidewall cracked and perished

Pass 24 Apr 2013 37,344 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 29,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 9 May 2012 29,896 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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LC09 KBN is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red 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 LC09 KBN, 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 LC09 KBN registered?

LC09 KBN is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2009.

Is LC09 KBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC09 KBN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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