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MJ09 SZR

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

83,384 mi
Last recorded83,384 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 SZR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2025 83,384 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2025 83,384 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2024 79,159 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 May 2024 79,159 miles

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2023 74,750 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing two front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2022 70,429 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 70,427 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 66,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracks noted to nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e))

poss wear to os front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jun 2020 65,321 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 65,321 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nsf and osf (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jun 2019 60,118 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 60,118 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 53,709 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 47,364 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 42,076 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 42,076 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 36,937 miles

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 2 Jun 2015 36,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyre sidewalls cracking

exhaust rear mtg bracket broken

Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,374 miles

exhaust rear mtg broken

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking slightly

Fail 10 Jun 2014 32,374 miles

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

exhaust rear mtg broken

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking slightly

o/s/f tyre cracking quite bad

Pass 18 Jun 2013 27,413 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,587 miles

aux belt worn

front disks are worn

n/s/f tyre perished sidewall

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 SZR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SZR, 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 SZR registered?

MJ09 SZR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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