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MJ09 XZM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,777 mi
Last recorded107,777 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 107,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 103,585 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 98,996 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 98,994 miles

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

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

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s upper bearing rough when turning lock to lock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 89,328 miles

ALL 4 TYRES LOW ON TREAD

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 79,847 miles

Exhaust back-box bracket (rear) broken

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Jul 2018 79,847 miles

Exhaust back-box bracket (rear) broken

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 72,025 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper blade split

steering wheel covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2016 66,194 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper blade defective

steering wheel cover fitted

engine covers fitted

items removed from drivers view

Pass 8 Jul 2015 59,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres badly cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper blade split

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2015 59,777 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear tyres badly cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken

rear wiper blade split

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2014 54,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

boh front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2013 43,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front air bags have been de-activated

both front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

steering wheel cover fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2013 43,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front air bags have been de-activated

both front brake discs wearing thin

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

steering wheel cover fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2012 31,599 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 31,599 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 XZM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 XZM, 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 XZM registered?

MJ09 XZM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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