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HJ59 MZE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

94,663 mi
Last recorded94,663 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 MZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 94,663 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 88,145 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage wet around power steering pipes and rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 88,145 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage wet around power steering pipes and rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 80,898 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 72,059 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 72,059 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak around steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight bind (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 63,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 56,548 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre edge wearing

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 47,450 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 39,053 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 33,994 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 33,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,123 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,270 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 19,793 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 16,406 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Aug 2012 13,872 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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HJ59 MZE 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 82.4%.

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 HJ59 MZE, 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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HJ59 MZE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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