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PJ09 CTV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,113 mi
Last recorded88,113 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2023 88,113 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer , support strap (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to markers around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Fail 8 Jun 2023 88,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer , support strap (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to markers around outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked ()

Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Tailgate (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear Trim covering lights insecure (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 77,197 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All seats ()

Fail 31 May 2022 77,197 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All seats ()

Pass 1 Jun 2021 72,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 68,355 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 63,929 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 58,967 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 58,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 52,227 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 44,854 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 44,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 37,964 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 37,964 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 32,126 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 26,264 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 20,246 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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PJ09 CTV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 PJ09 CTV, 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 CTV registered?

PJ09 CTV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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