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OV09 CFM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,353 mi
Last recorded105,353 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV09 CFM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 105,353 miles

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

Nearside Rear seat removed unable to test seat belt

Pass 15 Jan 2025 97,870 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 89,170 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 89,170 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 81,249 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 81,249 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 73,823 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 73,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,231 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 63,394 miles

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))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 59,280 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 54,060 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,746 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 42,206 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 36,900 miles

rear exhaust box hanger broken but still supporting back box

Pass 12 Mar 2014 31,137 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 31,085 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 26,012 miles

damage to offsde front fog light

Pass 23 Mar 2012 19,530 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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OV09 CFM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black 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 OV09 CFM, 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 OV09 CFM registered?

OV09 CFM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2009.

Is OV09 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV09 CFM shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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