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RE09 VFK

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

205,997 mi
Last recorded205,997 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE09 VFK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 205,997 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2020 205,993 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 186,989 miles

front registration deteriorating

slight play in offside steering arm inner joint

Fail 10 Apr 2019 186,982 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front registration deteriorating

slight play in offside steering arm inner joint

Pass 13 Apr 2018 160,790 miles

front registration deteriorating

slight play in offside steering arm inner joint

Fail 10 Apr 2018 160,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front registration deteriorating

slight play in offside steering arm inner joint

Pass 10 Apr 2017 130,780 miles

nearside front and offside rear tyres 3mm offside front tyre 4mm

Fail 10 Apr 2017 130,780 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside front and offside rear tyres 3mm offside front tyre 4mm

Pass 12 Apr 2016 168,563 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 74,561 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 64,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2014 64,430 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,588 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 40,857 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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RE09 VFK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RE09 VFK, 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 RE09 VFK registered?

RE09 VFK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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