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HJ09 MKZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,046 mi
Last recorded100,046 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ09 MKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 100,046 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 99,893 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2023 97,042 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,831 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 88,831 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 79,282 miles

Front tyres are worn on outer edge

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2021 79,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front tyres are worn on outer edge

Oil level low

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2020 73,307 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2020 73,307 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nail in rear tyre

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 66,720 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 59,027 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 50,453 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 49,851 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 24 Mar 2015 48,851 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 44,257 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 38,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 28,710 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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HJ09 MKZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKZ, 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 MKZ registered?

HJ09 MKZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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