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MJ09 AMU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,240 mi
Last recorded102,240 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 AMU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2025 102,240 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded heavily (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill corroded heavily (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2025 100,143 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 100,143 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 97,413 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering switch slight leek

Pass 11 Jan 2023 93,941 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 91,087 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 85,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 78,703 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroding

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 72,390 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill corroding

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,933 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroding

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 66,933 miles

Nearside Front outer sill corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 59,462 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 51,008 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit and bald on outer edge

Pass 26 Jun 2014 41,067 miles

rear exhaust mounting strap slighty corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2013 34,199 miles

rear exhaust mounting strap slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2012 25,924 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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MJ09 AMU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MJ09 AMU, 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 MJ09 AMU registered?

MJ09 AMU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 June 2009.

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