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MJ09 TFN

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

129,642 mi
Last recorded129,642 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 129,642 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 124,287 miles

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

Nearside Inner cv boot damp

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play ball joint slightly worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner cv boot damp

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material t o wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 117,753 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner steering rackend slight play

Fail 6 Jul 2022 117,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner steering rackend slight play

Pass 1 Jul 2021 112,247 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Fail 30 Jun 2021 112,247 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner tyre worn on edge

Pass 23 Jul 2020 107,800 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 107,799 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2019 102,235 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 102,233 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2018 93,723 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 29 May 2018 93,723 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 26 May 2017 84,907 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewalls perished dot code 2009 (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 74,843 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 May 2015 65,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust hanger broken but still secure

Pass 27 May 2014 56,350 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 56,350 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 May 2013 45,624 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 45,623 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Jun 2012 35,115 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 TFN 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 65%.

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 TFN, 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 TFN is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 June 2009.

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