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GJ59 POH

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

86,936 mi
Last recorded86,936 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 POH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 86,936 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (central) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2026 86,927 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded (central) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 May 2025 84,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting strap corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 May 2025 84,788 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill corroded and weakened (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting strap corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill has surface corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 83,041 miles

Central Front Lower CENTRE EXHAUST BOX CORRODED AND SPLITTING

Central Rear TORSION BAR CORRODED

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INNER AND OUTER METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective EXHAUST STRAP CORRODED AND BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive FLUID LEAK FROM PIPES AT STEERING RACK- LEAK ONLY JUST MEETS REQUIREMENTS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material INNER AND OUTER METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 80,353 miles

Central Lower CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED- IN POOR CONDITION

Central Rear Lower TORSION BARS CORRODED BUT NOT SIGNIFCANTLY WEAKENED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER SUPPORT STRAP CORRODED AND BROKEN. EXHAUST SECURE AT TIME OF TEST (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage FEED PIPE ADJACENT TO RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2023 80,353 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))

Central Lower CENTRE EXHAUST SILENCER CORRODED- IN POOR CONDITION

Central Rear Lower TORSION BARS CORRODED BUT NOT SIGNIFCANTLY WEAKENED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER SUPPORT STRAP CORRODED AND BROKEN. EXHAUST SECURE AT TIME OF TEST (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage FEED PIPE ADJACENT TO RACK (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement LOWER ARM, INNER REAR BUSH PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 78,357 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER STRAP CORRODED AND BROKEN. EXHAUST NOT INSECURE AT TIME OF TEST (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2022 78,357 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED, RIGIDITY OF ASSEMBLY SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL EXCESSIVELY CORRODED, RIGIDITY OF ASSEMBLY SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER STRAP CORRODED AND BROKEN. EXHAUST NOT INSECURE AT TIME OF TEST (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 75,373 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component DAMP AROUND RACK (2.1.5 (a))

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER STRAP BROKEN

Pass 6 Nov 2019 72,441 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 72,440 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 66,355 miles

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

oil leak around steering rack gator

Pass 22 Sep 2017 60,420 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON BOTH EDGES

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,708 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 52,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 44,396 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Light misting at rack. (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Sep 2015 44,396 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Light misting at rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 37,495 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013

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 POH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 POH, 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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GJ59 POH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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