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PJ09 VPY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

68,611 mi
Last recorded68,611 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 VPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2022 68,611 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

long travel before foot brake works, but still has reserve travel

some of the dashboard lights not working

Pass 2 Sep 2021 66,663 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 65,939 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 65,939 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 63,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 59,442 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 59,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65R15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 54,400 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking slightly

Offside Rear tyre cracking slightly

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 1 Sep 2016 48,605 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 48,605 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 20 Aug 2015 40,077 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 29,631 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 20,379 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 10,674 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 9,714 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 VPY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 VPY, 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 VPY registered?

PJ09 VPY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 July 2009.

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