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EJ09 LYF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

56,736 mi
Last recorded56,736 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ09 LYF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 56,736 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 54,496 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 50,941 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 45,809 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 41,043 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)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 41,043 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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 25 Jul 2016 35,707 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 35,707 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 29,749 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 24,276 miles

both steering rack gaitors pressurised

Fail 25 Jul 2014 24,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both steering rack gaitors pressurised

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2013 19,009 miles

offside front tyre starting to crack up on outer wall

small cut in nearside rear tyre outer wall

Pass 13 Jul 2012 12,928 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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EJ09 LYF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ09 LYF, 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 EJ09 LYF registered?

EJ09 LYF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 August 2009.

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The MOT history for EJ09 LYF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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