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RV09 TZY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

132,882 mi
Last recorded132,882 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV09 TZY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 132,882 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Small engine oil leak

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Mar 2023 124,709 miles

Small engine oil leak

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2022 116,711 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Mar 2022 116,711 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Slight engine oil leak

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 17 Mar 2021 108,334 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust noisy silencer corroded and holed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 101,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside sill corrosion

Fail 27 Mar 2020 101,700 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside sill corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2019 90,471 miles

Offside Front sill has corrosion not bad enough to go through with thumb pressure or light scraping

Pass 7 Mar 2018 81,688 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 81,688 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 73,348 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 73,348 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 69,556 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit also age cracking (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,150 miles

front discs lipped

Pass 22 Feb 2014 57,014 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2014 57,014 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 46,051 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 46,051 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 34,757 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 TZY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RV09 TZY, 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 TZY registered?

RV09 TZY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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