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LC09 MKL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

38,664 mi
Last recorded38,664 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 MKL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 38,664 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2025 37,263 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 36,155 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 36,150 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 33,830 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 31,334 miles

Offside front tyre starting to very lightly wear on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2021 29,629 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front ON limits inner edge's (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 27,968 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting modified

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 27,968 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Nearside & Offside Light Cluster (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting modified

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Nearside & Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 26,307 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside tail lamp lens damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2018 23,899 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 23,898 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 21,880 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 19,278 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 19,275 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 17,178 miles

all four tyres have cracks in side walls but not deep enough to reach cords

Fail 1 Jul 2015 17,173 miles

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

all four tyres have cracks in side walls but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 10 Jul 2014 14,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 12,483 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 9,661 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 MKL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MKL, 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 MKL registered?

LC09 MKL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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