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NJ59 ZCE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,056 mi
Last recorded67,056 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ59 ZCE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 67,056 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and bald edges advise change ASAP will be showing cords soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and bald edges advise change ASAP will be showing cords soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm and bald edges advise change ASAP will be showing cords soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 67,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and bald edges advise change ASAP will be showing cords soon (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm and bald edges advise change ASAP will be showing cords soon (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.7mm and bald edges advise change ASAP will be showing cords soon (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 58,695 miles

Front steering rack weeping

Front suspension components corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2022 54,287 miles

All four brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torsion beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 54,287 miles

All four brake hose ferrules corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear shock absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened torsion beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 48,421 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside front and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside rear and offside rear brake hose ferrules corroding

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 43,393 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 os and ns ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 39,812 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some perishing to tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 39,812 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing some perishing to tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 34,780 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 28,543 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 27,961 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 24,178 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 24,178 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc clip snapped (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2014 20,559 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 16,979 miles

offside and nearside front and rear tyres cracked and perished on sidewalls

Pass 10 Oct 2012 13,519 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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NJ59 ZCE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NJ59 ZCE, 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 NJ59 ZCE registered?

NJ59 ZCE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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