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MJ09 AWR

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,184 mi
Last recorded112,184 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 112,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill , corroding & in poor condition . NOT within a prescribed area

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

Fail 22 Aug 2025 112,181 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Rear of engine , plastic housing above drive shaft (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi , marked (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component leaking Steering rack , input shaft area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer sill , corroding & in poor condition . NOT within a prescribed area

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 162,641 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drivehsaft oil seals slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 May 2024 162,375 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2023 98,277 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 May 2022 91,779 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Aug 2021 87,410 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 87,410 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,876 miles

Offside Front All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

rear silencer slightly corroded not blowing when inspected

Pass 12 Aug 2019 75,014 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 67,296 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2018 67,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 60,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 4 May 2016 44,092 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 44,092 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 30,085 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2015 30,085 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2014 17,386 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 13,937 miles

Damage to nearside rear wing.

Pass 21 May 2012 9,639 miles

Damage to nearside rear wing.

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 AWR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 MJ09 AWR, 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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MJ09 AWR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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