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PJ09 CTY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,617 mi
Last recorded98,617 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 98,617 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Jun 2024 98,617 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Jul 2023 94,337 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 94,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 90,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge (185/65 R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 85,722 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2021 85,722 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2020 82,894 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 82,884 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,724 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 64,344 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 56,445 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2015 48,653 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 40,385 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 33,025 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 23,611 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 CTY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PJ09 CTY, 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 CTY registered?

PJ09 CTY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 April 2009.

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