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NG09 FNV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

54,071 mi
Last recorded54,071 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG09 FNV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 54,071 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front outer cv gaiter slightly loose.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front inner and outer sill panel slightly corroded/damaged.

Offside front outer cv gaiter slightly loose.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2025 51,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 51,175 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front outer cv boot slightly loose

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer cv boot slightly loose

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2023 48,285 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot loose but still attached

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv boot loose but still attached

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 48,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv boot loose but still attached

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer cv boot loose but still attached

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2022 46,263 miles

Centre silencer outer skin rusted

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Spare tyre perishing

Fail 12 Sep 2022 46,240 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area holed within 30cm of seat mounting, seat belt stalk attached to seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Fluid (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill area holed within 30cm of seat mounting, seat belt stalk attached to seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Centre silencer outer skin rusted

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

Nearside Rear Damp around drum and backing plate, fluid

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Little effort made when operating parking brake on roller brake test, only just passed minimum standard.

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Spare tyre perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2021 44,106 miles

Exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front outer door sill panels corroded. (over 30cm from prescribed area)

Pass 9 Sep 2020 42,181 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outer gaiters slightly insecure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near side and off side front outer door sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 39,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 35,636 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 33,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 30,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Fail 1 Dec 2016 30,599 miles

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

Exhaust back box strap corroded away

Offside Rear Tyre cracked and perished

Pass 10 Dec 2015 28,527 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 25,546 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 21,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,881 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 16,586 miles

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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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NG09 FNV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NG09 FNV, 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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NG09 FNV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 July 2009.

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