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LV09 OTL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,556 mi
Last recorded102,556 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 OTL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 102,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2022 102,490 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 98,805 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 98,805 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 95,774 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wheel trims fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2020 95,774 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Wheel trims fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2019 91,471 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

rear silencer bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Fail 9 Feb 2019 91,427 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated wheel cyclinder burst (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear silencer bracket broken but exhaust still secure

Pass 14 Feb 2018 88,200 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Feb 2018 88,195 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked and perished all around tread (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

clutch pedal rubber missing

engine manage light on

Pass 8 Feb 2017 80,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre starting to split open in between the tread

Fail 8 Feb 2017 80,274 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre starting to split open in between the tread

Pass 17 Mar 2016 73,841 miles

brake and clutch pedal anti slips in poor condition.

cracking on nearside rear tyre.

Fail 17 Mar 2016 73,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wheel arch cover (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

brake and clutch pedal anti slips in poor condition.

cracking on nearside rear tyre.

Fail 27 Mar 2015 65,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

brake pedal anti slip in poor condition.

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,469 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pedal anti slip in poor condition.

Pass 5 Apr 2014 55,561 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 55,561 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 23 Apr 2013 45,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake and clutch pedal anti slips in poor condition.

Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,174 miles

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

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

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

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

brake and clutch pedal anti slips in poor condition.

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 OTL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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