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GF09 GOJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

133,276 mi
Last recorded133,276 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF09 GOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 133,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 133,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 125,606 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 125,606 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 120,049 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability rear retaining bolt missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2023 112,936 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2023 112,936 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking rack joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 102,354 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2020 97,352 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 97,342 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 86,478 miles

Advise corrosion to rear exhaust silencer bracket

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 86,478 miles

Advise corrosion to rear exhaust silencer bracket

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 72,074 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 72,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 58,185 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 45,431 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 45,431 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 33,993 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 26 Jun 2015

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 30 Jun 2014 28,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre severe cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2014 28,294 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre severe cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2013 22,807 miles

heavy cracking o/s/f tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 17,318 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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GF09 GOJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GOJ, 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 GOJ registered?

GF09 GOJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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