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PE09 FBV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

23,168 mi
Last recorded23,168 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE09 FBV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 23,168 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 16,816 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 16,816 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 15,742 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 15,334 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 15,292 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 15,148 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 15,050 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 14,657 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 14,189 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 13,810 miles

o/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 24 Feb 2016 13,438 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 12,938 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 12,156 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 12,156 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 11,399 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 10,390 miles

Nearside rear seatbelt not tested child seat fitted

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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PE09 FBV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 PE09 FBV, 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 PE09 FBV registered?

PE09 FBV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 March 2009.

Is PE09 FBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE09 FBV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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