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MF09 GJV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,193 mi
Last recorded131,193 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF09 GJV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2022 131,193 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 127,591 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 121,118 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Outer sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 109,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear exhaust bracket rusty.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 109,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

rear exhaust bracket rusty.

Pass 1 Sep 2018 95,277 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking on outer edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 80,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,436 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 80,436 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 75,970 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 75,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 71,382 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 67,053 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 52,372 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 39,121 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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MF09 GJV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF09 GJV, 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 MF09 GJV registered?

MF09 GJV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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