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LM09 EFO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

131,123 mi
Last recorded131,123 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 EFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 131,123 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 8 Dec 2023 131,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 9 Dec 2022 123,173 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Dec 2022 123,172 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 113,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 113,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 104,851 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 104,851 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 98,353 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 85,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder ()

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2018 85,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Device holder ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 71,909 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edge

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine bay covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Dec 2016 57,093 miles

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

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,447 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 42,447 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 28,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all four tyres worn on sidewall and cracking

Fail 1 Dec 2014 28,836 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all four tyres worn on sidewall and cracking

Pass 12 Dec 2013 18,589 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 15,968 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 12,138 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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LM09 EFO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LM09 EFO, 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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LM09 EFO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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