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GU09 JWE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

127,372 mi
Last recorded127,372 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 JWE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 127,372 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 127,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 113,748 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 113,747 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 113,537 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 102,439 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 102,438 miles

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

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid reservoir was empty (3.5 (a))

exhaust fumes under bonnet,injector seal appears to be leaking , fumes entering cabin

Pass 7 Jul 2017 91,826 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 91,823 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 82,954 miles

Offside Rear corrosion to inner sill

Fail 14 Jul 2016 82,943 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear corrosion to inner sill

Pass 10 Jul 2015 71,661 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 71,660 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 61,342 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 61,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 59,457 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mount in poor condition

Pass 28 Feb 2013 50,973 miles

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 28 Feb 2013 50,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Feb 2012 40,552 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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GU09 JWE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 GU09 JWE, 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 GU09 JWE registered?

GU09 JWE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 March 2009.

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