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LV09 BWE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

110,627 mi
Last recorded110,627 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 BWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 110,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight play in o/s drop link

Fail 13 May 2022 110,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 104,157 miles

Both outer sills weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 May 2021 104,157 miles

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

Both outer sills weak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 97,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside and offside outer sills weak

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing broken (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2020 97,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside and offside outer sills weak

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Casing broken (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2019 89,708 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer sill panel weak

Fail 12 Feb 2019 89,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Outer sill panel weak

Pass 6 Feb 2018 81,233 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 71,943 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 71,943 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 64,151 miles

item removed from drivers view

Pass 5 Feb 2015 59,998 miles

nearside rear seat belt buckle outer casing damaged

slight play in steering rack

Pass 4 Feb 2014 53,434 miles

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

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

aux drive belt perishing

both rear tyre valves perishing

front tyres wearing on edges

rear exhaust box bracket rusty / poor condition

Pass 11 Feb 2013 47,478 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 39,420 miles

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

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

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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LV09 BWE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LV09 BWE, 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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LV09 BWE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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