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MJ09 TBX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,033 mi
Last recorded66,033 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ09 TBX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 66,033 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 66,032 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 63,707 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 61,569 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 61,567 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,065 miles

Nearside Rear seat missing , including seat belt clip

Nearside headlight home

both rear indicators colour fading

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,477 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 50,161 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 47,682 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 40,445 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 40,445 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 36,910 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 36,910 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside front fog lamp lens broken.

Offside front suspension top mount noisy.

Pass 29 Jun 2017 34,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 34,126 miles

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling drop link ball joint (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front driveshaft joints binding on full suspension travel

Pass 9 Jun 2016 30,540 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,141 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,139 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 23,139 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 19,473 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 13,796 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 TBX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TBX, 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 TBX registered?

MJ09 TBX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 June 2009.

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