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PJ09 FXL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

135,924 mi
Last recorded135,924 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 FXL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 135,924 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2023 135,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 126,306 miles

Central Rear seat removed

Exhaust mounting defective rear back box strap mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 117,576 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 108,001 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 97,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 97,333 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2017 85,763 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 85,763 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 74,467 miles

coolant level low

both front tyres wearing very badly on edges(bald)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 74,467 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low

both front tyres wearing very badly on edges(bald)

Fail 13 Jul 2015 60,198 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,198 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 45,066 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 45,066 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside front tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2013 31,874 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 31,869 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,827 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 18,821 miles

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

oil level low

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 FXL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 FXL, 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 FXL registered?

PJ09 FXL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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