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DS09 XCJ

2009 Nissan Micra

Beige Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

40,287 mi
Last recorded40,287 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS09 XCJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 40,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 May 2024 40,287 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2023 40,279 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 39,934 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 34,952 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 30,451 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 26,244 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 26,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 21,458 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 20,428 miles

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front small cut in tyre

Nearside Front wiper rubber torn on edge

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper torn

Fail 31 Jul 2017 20,428 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front small cut in tyre

Nearside Front wiper rubber torn on edge

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear wiper torn

Pass 2 Aug 2016 18,122 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front cut in tyre side wall

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 18,122 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front cut in tyre side wall

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 15,553 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 15,553 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 12,996 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 10,353 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 7,766 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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DS09 XCJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Beige with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,236 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 Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS09 XCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DS09 XCJ registered?

DS09 XCJ is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 11 August 2009.

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