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VN09 BYD

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,385 mi
Last recorded128,385 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 BYD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2022 128,385 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 126,724 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 126,689 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 123,621 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 23 Jul 2019 118,360 miles

Rear tyres on 3mm

Pass 16 Jul 2018 109,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 100,430 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 91,787 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 91,787 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 79,546 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 65,444 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 54,419 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 41,025 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 41,025 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

offside rear tyre perished

rear wiper split

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 BYD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc 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 VN09 BYD, 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 BYD registered?

VN09 BYD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 July 2009.

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