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CX09 VJP

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

82,191 mi
Last recorded82,191 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX09 VJP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 82,191 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 82,190 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 78,167 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 75,253 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 75,243 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear of both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 72,554 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 70,019 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 64,803 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 64,577 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 59,820 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 50,579 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 39,518 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 30,617 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 22,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Feb 2014 20,089 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 17,544 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 13,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 13,989 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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CX09 VJP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CX09 VJP, 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 CX09 VJP registered?

CX09 VJP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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