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LM09 VNV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,245 mi
Last recorded167,245 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM09 VNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 167,245 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed by corrosion middle to rear adjacent to previous repair.non structural as outer sill only. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 167,245 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill holed by corrosion middle to rear adjacent to previous repair.non structural as outer sill only. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 164,988 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 164,961 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 159,353 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 157,023 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 155,221 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 155,221 miles

Central Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 152,983 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 149,024 miles

engine stabaliser mount slight worn

Pass 3 Jul 2018 136,112 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2018 136,112 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2017 124,125 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 124,125 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 111,361 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 111,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 95,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2015 95,843 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jul 2014 76,527 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

exhaust corroded rear box

Pass 11 Jul 2013 60,055 miles

rear tyre n/s/r outer tread detereated

Pass 16 Jul 2012 45,296 miles

both rear tyres perishing

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 VNV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VNV, 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 VNV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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