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PJ09 EHW

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,807 mi
Last recorded91,807 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 91,807 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2026 91,807 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 90,288 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 88,340 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 86,028 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2023 86,024 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 82,935 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 78,920 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2021 78,914 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2020 77,150 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 73,942 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 73,939 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 67,862 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 67,862 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,351 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear / both tyre slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,251 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 39,777 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 39,777 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 30,794 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 22,277 miles

front (both) tyres slightly perished

Pass 4 Apr 2012 13,617 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 EHW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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