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HJ09 GHB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

95,737 mi
Last recorded95,737 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 GHB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 95,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 95,728 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread 1856515 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 92,602 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 89,185 miles

car under sealed after repair

Fail 1 Dec 2022 89,175 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 83,806 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 82,866 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 82,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 77,748 miles

Rear wiper blade defective

Fail 5 Feb 2019 77,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear wiper blade defective

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,001 miles

top of engine oily

Fail 27 Feb 2018 71,915 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour too smokey (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

top of engine oily

Pass 20 Mar 2017 66,193 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 66,041 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 59,846 miles

Cut in n/s rear tyre but not through to cords

N/S rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall.

Oil leak

Slight blue smoke from exhaust

Fail 15 Mar 2016 59,846 miles

Cut in n/s rear tyre but not through to cords

N/S rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall.

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

Oil leak

Slight blue smoke from exhaust

Pass 2 Mar 2015 51,806 miles

front tyres wearing low

rear tyres cracked and deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2014 44,985 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 44,985 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 36,028 miles

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

rear tyres perrished on sidewalls

Fail 22 Feb 2013 36,028 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyres perrished on sidewalls

Pass 23 Feb 2012 27,808 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 27,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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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HJ09 GHB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 HJ09 GHB, 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 HJ09 GHB registered?

HJ09 GHB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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