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BJ59 VLV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,260 mi
Last recorded124,260 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VLV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2022 124,260 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusty and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 124,260 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box rusty and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 122,253 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 122,253 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 119,928 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre has very slight cracking in tread

Pass 22 Aug 2019 116,366 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 116,366 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 106,754 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 95,530 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 81,814 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 66,906 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,898 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 38,679 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 29,375 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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BJ59 VLV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BJ59 VLV, 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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BJ59 VLV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 September 2009.

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