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LV09 YYL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,242 mi
Last recorded111,242 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV09 YYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 111,242 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Jul 2016 111,242 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Mar 2015 101,600 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 101,600 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 90,041 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 90,041 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 78,516 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 72,310 miles

Nearside & Offside rear tyres are on the limit.

Fail 29 Jan 2013 72,310 miles

Nearside & Offside rear tyres are on the limit.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 57,514 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 57,025 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 21,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low.

offside front inner wing top at suspension strut mounting has panel torn from spot welds but not considered to be of serious structural damage.

offside front lower wishbone, rear mounting bush starting to deteriorate.

slight wear in offside steering end.

Pass 23 Sep 2010 6,184 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 YYL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YYL, 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 LV09 YYL registered?

LV09 YYL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 July 2009.

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