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MJ09 RWE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

92,469 mi
Last recorded92,469 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2022 92,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2022 92,469 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,165 miles

Dampness around power steering pipes/rack

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box - attention soon (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 82,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut to cord/ nail in shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Dampness around power steering pipes/rack

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust mounting defective Rear box - attention soon (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 75,743 miles

Dampness around steering rack

Exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2020 75,743 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Dampness around steering rack

Exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2019 62,751 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 62,744 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Pass 14 Jun 2018 58,577 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 53,233 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 46,652 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 46,652 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 41,141 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 34,188 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 26,659 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 19,710 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 RWE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RWE, 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 RWE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 June 2009.

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