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PJ09 CMY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,646 mi
Last recorded105,646 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 CMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2018 105,646 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 101,422 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly perished

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 24 Mar 2017 101,422 miles

Emissions not tested due to engine fault (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box support strap broken (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

EML light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear indicators off colour

both rear tyres cracked and perished

front brake discs worn and have a lip on there outer edge

Pass 2 Apr 2016 91,508 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust back box bracket broken - still secure at time of test

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Fail 2 Apr 2016 91,508 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Item(s) removed from drivers view

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust back box bracket broken - still secure at time of test

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring items

Pass 1 Apr 2015 77,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 62,020 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 53,090 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 53,087 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 38,465 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 38,455 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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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PJ09 CMY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PJ09 CMY, 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 PJ09 CMY registered?

PJ09 CMY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 July 2009.

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