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PJ09 DHY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,928 mi
Last recorded95,928 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 DHY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 95,928 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2019 95,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

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

wheel trims fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,889 miles

Nearside Front tyre heavily worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 77,792 miles

Offside Front tyre damage on sidewall no cord showing

rear exhuast braket broken but still suppoted

Fail 12 Apr 2017 77,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre damage on sidewall no cord showing

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhuast braket broken but still suppoted

Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,335 miles

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2016 69,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2015 60,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2015 60,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 Mar 2014 50,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 28 Mar 2014 50,444 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s & n/s front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Apr 2013 42,568 miles

O/S/R tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Fail 4 Apr 2013 42,568 miles

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

O/S/R tyre cracking on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Mar 2012 33,100 miles

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

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 DHY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DHY, 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 DHY registered?

PJ09 DHY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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