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MJ59 SGX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

119,515 mi
Last recorded119,515 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 SGX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 119,515 miles

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

front plastic under tray held up with cable tie

Fail 7 Feb 2020 119,391 miles

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

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

front plastic under tray held up with cable tie

Pass 8 Feb 2019 108,369 miles

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

rear exhaust hanger bracket around silencer missing

Pass 16 Feb 2018 96,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge of tread(raised edge) (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing down inner edge of tread

o/s/r tyre wearing down outer edge of tread

Fail 16 Feb 2018 96,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on outer edge of tread(raised edge) (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing down inner edge of tread

o/s/r tyre wearing down outer edge of tread

Pass 17 Feb 2017 85,000 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,949 miles

Rear exhaust box clamp corroded and snapped

Pass 17 Feb 2015 63,393 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,310 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Mar 2013 44,597 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,597 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 40,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Nov 2012 40,569 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

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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MJ59 SGX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MJ59 SGX, 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 MJ59 SGX registered?

MJ59 SGX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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