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LV09 YWC

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

91,502 mi
Last recorded91,502 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2022 91,502 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Steering box leaking to the extent that oil is dripping (2.1.1 (e) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 86,216 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2021 86,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 86,116 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Rear of engine bay (pressure switch) (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 77,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 66,895 miles

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 24 Aug 2018 66,895 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 3 Aug 2017 54,332 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is slightly perished

Exhaust system is corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 54,332 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Auxiliary drive belt is slightly perished

Exhaust system is corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 45,452 miles

Centre exhaust corroded

Nearside wiper blade juddering but cleaning screen ok 26"aero

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2016 45,452 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust corroded

Front both tyres worn on both edges

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

Nearside wiper blade juddering but cleaning screen ok 26"aero

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear both brakes noisy on RBT

Rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2015 38,715 miles

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

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brakes noisey

Fail 10 Aug 2015 38,715 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 29 Jul 2014 30,421 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 24,063 miles

all four tyres perishing bad 185/65/15

Pass 30 Apr 2012 16,031 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 YWC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YWC, 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 YWC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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