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LC09 KBV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,866 mi
Last recorded78,866 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 78,866 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 76,502 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2024 76,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 76,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 29 Nov 2023 70,358 miles

slight power steering leak at offside of rack area

Pass 28 Nov 2022 66,914 miles

nearside front tyre perished in tread

Pass 30 Nov 2021 61,831 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished in tread and wearing on egdes

power steering leak at rack

Fail 30 Nov 2021 61,831 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

nearside front tyre perished in tread and wearing on egdes

power steering leak at rack

Pass 1 Dec 2020 52,539 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 52,539 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 49,253 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 45,952 miles

rear exhaust box bracket in poor condition

Pass 20 Jun 2017 41,930 miles

rear exhaust bracket in poor condition

Pass 16 Jun 2016 38,516 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 345,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres are starting to crack

Pass 3 Jul 2014 27,786 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 21,467 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 17,846 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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LC09 KBV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KBV, 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 KBV registered?

LC09 KBV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 July 2009.

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