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VN09 BXY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

213,062 mi
Last recorded213,062 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 BXY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 213,062 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both side rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 204,613 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust silencer deteriorated

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 195,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 185,924 miles

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 185,924 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 172,083 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 158,596 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 158,596 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both side sill by jacking points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 142,284 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2019 142,282 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both side inner front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 127,393 miles

Both side rear tyre deteriorated/cracking slightly

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side inner front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 117,339 miles

Nearside front outer sill corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side lower front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 103,224 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2015 84,160 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,190 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 54,777 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 54,777 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 43,143 miles

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

o/s headlamp slightly low unable to adjust

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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VN09 BXY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VN09 BXY, 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 VN09 BXY registered?

VN09 BXY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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