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PK09 FVH

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,407 mi
Last recorded121,407 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK09 FVH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 121,407 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 6 Dec 2024 121,405 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rears both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2023 115,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow at rear silencer. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip corroded but still secure (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 109,564 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 103,109 miles

SUSPENSION & UNDER BODY HAVE AGE RELATED CORROSION

Fail 25 Oct 2021 103,101 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

SUSPENSION & UNDER BODY HAVE AGE RELATED CORROSION

Pass 19 Jan 2021 97,239 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 97,214 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 85,452 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 78,912 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 74,130 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2017 74,130 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 68,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 68,485 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 62,828 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,817 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 56,817 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2014 43,277 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 43,277 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 29,663 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 16,682 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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PK09 FVH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK09 FVH, 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 PK09 FVH registered?

PK09 FVH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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