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RV09 EGU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

109,027 mi
Last recorded109,027 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 EGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 109,027 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2025 100,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 91,701 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 83,640 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 79,922 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 75,632 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 73,800 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Sep 2019 69,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear backbox mount broken but not insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 63,567 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 58,562 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,773 miles

Rear eahaust

Pass 26 Aug 2015 44,297 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 39,845 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,222 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 39,222 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 35,580 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 34,375 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 34,375 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 26,114 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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RV09 EGU 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 89.5%.

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 RV09 EGU, 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 RV09 EGU registered?

RV09 EGU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 June 2009.

Is RV09 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV09 EGU shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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