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ML09 JFZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

176,799 mi
Last recorded176,799 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML09 JFZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2018 176,799 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front number plate damaged

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front outer sill slightly corroded under underseal

Pass 24 Oct 2017 165,951 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to the nearside front outer sill

Fail 24 Oct 2017 165,951 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both front (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to the nearside front outer sill

Pass 27 Oct 2016 148,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to the nearside front outer sill

exhaust rear section clamp corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 148,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion to the nearside front outer sill

exhaust rear section clamp corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2015 127,924 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 108,801 miles

offside rear tyre outer sidewall slightly perished

strap on rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 89,268 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 89,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 70,225 miles

tape on o/s wing mirror

Fail 27 Oct 2012 70,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

tape on o/s wing mirror

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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ML09 JFZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ML09 JFZ, 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 ML09 JFZ registered?

ML09 JFZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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