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VE09 DVB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,482 mi
Last recorded116,482 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE09 DVB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 116,482 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 23 Sep 2023 116,457 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 12 Sep 2022 100,582 miles

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 100,357 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair and parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 89,691 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 82,456 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2020 82,424 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 71,801 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 71,729 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 64,089 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Outer sill starting to corrode

Rear exhaust bracket temp repair

Pass 9 May 2017 55,359 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 48,229 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mounting band corroded/broken

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 16 May 2016 48,229 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mounting band corroded/broken

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 2 May 2015 39,855 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 39,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2014 36,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to test nsr and centre seatbelts

Fail 1 May 2014 36,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

unable to test nsr and centre seatbelts

Pass 17 May 2013 32,101 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 27,645 miles

child seat fitted centre rear ( belt not tested)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 27,645 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

child seat fitted centre rear ( belt not tested)

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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VE09 DVB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE09 DVB, 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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VE09 DVB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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