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MJ59 SWY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,738 mi
Last recorded95,738 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 SWY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2024 95,738 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2024 95,738 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 87,580 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 87,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 79,346 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides(in tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2021 79,346 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides(in tread) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 71,787 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front unable to see front brake pads for inspection

Nearside Rear Lower exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Offside Rear slight damage to rear door

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 63,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Nov 2018 56,122 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 49,443 miles

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

front brake discs heavily worn

Pass 24 Nov 2016 43,189 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 43,189 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting bracket snapped (7.1.1)

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

both rear indicators slightly pale in colour

Pass 5 Nov 2015 35,913 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 35,913 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 30,357 miles

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

both rear tyres have flat spot

Pass 23 Nov 2013 23,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 7 Nov 2012 15,394 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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MJ59 SWY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ59 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

MJ59 SWY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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