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LS09 OEV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

137,842 mi
Last recorded137,842 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS09 OEV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 137,842 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2018 137,778 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2018 137,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 May 2018 136,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2017 127,127 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 126,441 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 114,993 miles

damage to o/s sill

Fail 1 Mar 2017 114,992 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear section strap broken (7.1.1)

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

damage to o/s sill

Pass 7 Sep 2016 105,162 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 105,162 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.D.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 105,076 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 96,728 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing low on edges

rear exhaust support bracket corroded

Fail 9 May 2014 89,692 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 May 2014 89,692 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 83,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 4 May 2013 83,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 81,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2012 64,299 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LS09 OEV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LS09 OEV, 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 LS09 OEV registered?

LS09 OEV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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