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LM09 VHB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,169 mi
Last recorded117,169 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 VHB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 117,169 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin perishing.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2026 117,169 miles

Central exhaust box outer skin perishing.

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2025 118,879 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 111,876 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 112,053 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 95,094 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,985 miles

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

play in nearside track rod

rear indicators faded

Fail 7 Jan 2022 86,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside wiper blade starting to split

play in nearside track rod

rear indicators faded

Pass 15 Dec 2020 80,713 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 69,067 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 66,227 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,922 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 62,579 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 61,301 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 56,233 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 24 Apr 2013 46,917 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2012 36,877 miles

front discs are worn

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 VHB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 LM09 VHB, 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 LM09 VHB registered?

LM09 VHB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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The MOT history for LM09 VHB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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