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VK09 OUY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,840 mi
Last recorded100,840 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK09 OUY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 100,840 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer mount corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2022 100,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer mount corroded

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 97,349 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box bracket broken,still secure

Fail 1 Jul 2021 97,349 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust back box bracket broken,still secure

Pass 9 Jun 2020 94,776 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2020 94,776 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 90,192 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 85,196 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 79,208 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 73,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 May 2015 66,878 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust back box clamp broken

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 59,159 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 48,206 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 35,954 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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VK09 OUY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VK09 OUY, 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 VK09 OUY registered?

VK09 OUY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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The MOT history for VK09 OUY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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