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FH09 XAJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,284 mi
Last recorded66,284 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH09 XAJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 66,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door damaged but not resulting in sharp edges or effect operation

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 12 Nov 2018 66,284 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front door damaged but not resulting in sharp edges or effect operation

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,972 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt O/S and N/S rear ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion both front outer sills starting to blister (6.1.A.1)

exhaust back box hanger corroded but system still supported

n/s/f door damaged but not affecting operation

wipers smear

Pass 15 Nov 2016 55,958 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 15 Nov 2016 55,958 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 49,930 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 44,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,040 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 40,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 33,839 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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FH09 XAJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FH09 XAJ, 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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FH09 XAJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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