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PJ09 XBC

2009 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 1240cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,345 mi
Last recorded102,345 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Nissan Micra48,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ09 XBC
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,240cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 102,345 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 102,345 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2025 100,969 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 99,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2023 97,236 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 95,350 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Jun 2022 95,350 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 92,181 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 92,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 90,500 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 90,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 85,400 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2019 85,400 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 78,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 71,834 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2016 64,518 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,977 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 48,064 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 36,676 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 27,477 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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PJ09 XBC is a 2009 Nissan Micra in Red with a 1,240cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 48,236 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 Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ09 XBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 17 years old, this Nissan Micra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PJ09 XBC registered?

PJ09 XBC is a 2009 Nissan Micra, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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