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MT09 ZJY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,434 mi
Last recorded105,434 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT09 ZJY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 105,434 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2026 105,434 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 98,644 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 98,644 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2024 91,857 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 86,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 86,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 79,884 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 72,313 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 66,861 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 60,427 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,944 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 49,020 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 44,132 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2016 44,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 43,916 miles

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bushes cracking/perishing

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Front tyre at o/s worn on outer edge will soon need changing

Fail 11 Sep 2015 43,751 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front suspension arms o/s & n/s rear bushes cracking/perishing

Front tyre at n/s wearing on outer edge

Front tyre at o/s worn on outer edge will soon need changing

Pass 15 Jul 2014 36,131 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 28,805 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking on inner edges

Pass 4 Jul 2012 22,019 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 22,019 miles

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

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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MT09 ZJY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT09 ZJY, 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 MT09 ZJY registered?

MT09 ZJY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 July 2009.

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