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PJ09 HGG

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,845 mi
Last recorded91,845 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 HGG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 91,845 miles

Both outer sills deteriorated

Coolant leak ()

General corrosion to underside

Headlamps lenses deteriorated

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 91,845 miles

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

Both outer sills deteriorated

Coolant leak ()

General corrosion to underside

Headlamps lenses deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2024 88,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2023 86,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2023 86,318 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

o/s and n/s rear outer sills corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2022 77,154 miles

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

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

exhaust back box hanger strap corroded

underbody corroison

Fail 25 Nov 2022 77,154 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box hanger strap corroded

underbody corroison

Pass 23 Nov 2021 65,339 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 60,901 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 60,901 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH N/S TYRES WORN (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2019 56,866 miles

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

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

Rear silencer strap broken but system still supported by previous fitting of steel clip.

Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,777 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 52,777 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 48,164 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,413 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 35,535 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 35,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 28,956 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyre inner and outer sidewalls are perished

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 21,098 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 15,771 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 HGG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HGG, 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 HGG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 June 2009.

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