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HJ59 WJU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,397 mi
Last recorded161,397 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ59 WJU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2023 161,397 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Outer sills corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 161,394 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking onto rack ? (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Outer sills corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Aug 2022 153,487 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 153,487 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 146,215 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 138,384 miles

Front misting of oil around steering rack

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2020 138,384 miles

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

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

Front misting of oil around steering rack

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 129,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 28 Aug 2018 117,804 miles

Rear exhaust bracket corroded

misting of oil on steering rack

Pass 4 Sep 2017 106,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,936 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 79,492 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 79,478 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,459 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 50,987 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 37,208 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

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 WJU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WJU, 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 WJU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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