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GF09 GJV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,114 mi
Last recorded100,114 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 GJV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 100,114 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

slight underside

Pass 4 Feb 2023 96,957 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))

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2023 96,957 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both rear coil springs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2022 92,993 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 92,993 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 88,961 miles

7 seat vehicle presented for test in 5 seat format

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 88,961 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

7 seat vehicle presented for test in 5 seat format

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 85,271 miles

7 seat vehicle presented for test in 6 seat format

Air-box intake pipe insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

No gas blast detected at time of test

Fail 10 Feb 2020 85,271 miles

7 seat vehicle presented for test in 6 seat format

Air-box intake pipe insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

No gas blast detected at time of test

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 80,756 miles

7 seat vehicle presented for test in 5 seat format

Bonnet prop missing

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible exhaust leak behind front covers (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 80,756 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

7 seat vehicle presented for test in 5 seat format

Bonnet prop missing

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possible exhaust leak behind front covers (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 73,996 miles

7 seat vehicle presented for test in 5 seat format

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front parking brake cable corroding

No exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration test

Vehicle undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2017 68,559 miles

7 seat vehicle presented for test in 6 seat format

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

no exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Fail 16 Feb 2017 68,559 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

7 seat vehicle presented for test in 6 seat format

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

no exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Pass 13 Feb 2016 63,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

Pass 19 Feb 2015 59,501 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 59,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

7 seat vehicle presented for test in 6 seat format

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 50,329 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 50,329 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both front wiper blades split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Zero exhaust emissions detected in free acceleration test

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,492 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 38,852 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 38,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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GF09 GJV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GF09 GJV, 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 GF09 GJV registered?

GF09 GJV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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