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LM09 VNC

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

232,041 mi
Last recorded232,041 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 VNC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 232,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 223,063 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 223,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 207,573 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 207,573 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 187,718 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres worn on outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 187,718 miles

Front All position lamps not working Nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both tyres worn on outer and inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 173,590 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 173,588 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 138,134 miles

Braket on exhaust rear box broken, but system still supported

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

clutch pedel rubber missing

Fail 23 Jun 2014 138,108 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Braket on exhaust rear box broken, but system still supported

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

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

clutch pedel rubber missing

engine management light is on

Pass 20 Jun 2013 111,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2012 81,751 miles

Advise:o/s/f brake pads appear to be getting low

Advise:o/s/r outer sill damage

Advise:rear wiper not clearing screen

Advise:spare wheel carrier rattling & no spare wheel

Advise:turbo charger heat shield rattling

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 May 2012 81,459 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres perished

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 VNC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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