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MJ09 ELH

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,142 mi
Last recorded131,142 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 ELH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 131,142 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 128,073 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))

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

n/s + o/s front sills corroded outside prescribed area

Pass 5 Feb 2024 123,065 miles

N/S O/S Front sill areas are corroded outside prescribed area.

Pass 5 Dec 2022 119,480 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 116,668 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,445 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2020 110,445 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 96,618 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 88,733 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 76,399 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 76,399 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 68,700 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,225 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 54,167 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 54,163 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 42,127 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 42,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 26,871 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 ELH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ELH, 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 ELH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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