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GJ59 EHO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,193 mi
Last recorded103,193 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 EHO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 103,193 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 101,142 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 101,141 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 96,020 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 96,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 92,513 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 88,778 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 84,978 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 79,843 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes On Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 79,843 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Pipes On Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 72,142 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Sep 2018 72,140 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 72,068 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 64,926 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 57,193 miles

engine management warning light on

offside front outer sill damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2016 57,193 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management warning light on

offside front outer sill damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2015 49,578 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

engine management warning light on

Pass 8 Sep 2014 42,455 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Front brake disc inner faces worn

Offside mirror taped on

Fail 8 Sep 2014 42,455 miles

Clutch pedal anti-slip missing

Front brake disc inner faces worn

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside mirror taped on

Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,768 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,337 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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GJ59 EHO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ59 EHO, 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 GJ59 EHO registered?

GJ59 EHO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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