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LV09 WGE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

104,081 mi
Last recorded104,081 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2024 104,081 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 102,682 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 102,624 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 100,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 100,967 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 100,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front headlamp covers slightly faded & slight damage on offside front seat belt

Fail 5 Jan 2021 100,094 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

front headlamp covers slightly faded & slight damage on offside front seat belt

Pass 2 Dec 2019 94,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front dash, spanner light on

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 94,855 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust system insecure strap is corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Spare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front dash, spanner light on

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Dec 2018 90,566 miles

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess back mount is weak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box belt corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking and on 3mm 185/65/r15

Fail 14 Dec 2018 90,566 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Spare wheel likely to become detached tyre is flat (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess back mount is weak (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush is splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust box belt corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking and on 3mm 185/65/r15

Pass 11 Dec 2017 85,054 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 85,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 80,098 miles

Rear exhaust rear clamp corroded

Fail 31 Dec 2016 80,098 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust rear clamp corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2015 69,143 miles

wheel trims fitted

os mirror body damage

rear exhaust mount broken

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres and nsr worn on edges

nsr tyre cracking

Fail 15 Jun 2015 69,143 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

front tyres and nsr worn on edges

nsr tyre cracking

os mirror body damage

rear exhaust mount broken

wheel trims fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2014 55,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2014 55,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

Fail 11 Jun 2013 43,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 43,561 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2012 32,336 miles

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 WGE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 WGE, 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 WGE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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