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VN09 BYG

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,618 mi
Last recorded111,618 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN09 BYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 111,618 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corrosion to non prescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion to non prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has 3mm tread depth and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2023 111,544 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill corrosion to non prescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill corrosion to non prescribed area

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre has 3mm tread depth and perished and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 106,384 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still secues (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system still secues (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 100,803 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2021 100,803 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 97,344 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 97,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 91,274 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,141 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 77,628 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 71,567 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 71,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 65,847 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 65,847 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 64,860 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 50,831 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 28 Jul 2012 39,887 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm

Pass 28 Jul 2012 39,887 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm

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 BYG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN09 BYG, 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 BYG registered?

VN09 BYG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 July 2009.

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