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AJ59 UMS

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

212,120 mi
Last recorded212,120 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ59 UMS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 212,120 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 205,326 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 205,147 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 197,136 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside front sill corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Fail 18 Mar 2024 197,136 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

offside front sill corroded but not within 30cm of any prescribed area

Pass 4 Apr 2023 189,376 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 27 Mar 2023 189,351 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 182,682 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2022 182,633 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 175,718 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Mar 2021 175,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Mar 2020 173,155 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 171,236 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 169,952 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 157,507 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

clicking noise from front of car when pulling away.

Pass 1 Mar 2016 121,620 miles

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 1 Mar 2016 121,620 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 29 Mar 2015 99,983 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2014 76,050 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 76,050 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 23 Mar 2013 40,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ59 UMS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AJ59 UMS, 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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AJ59 UMS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 November 2009.

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