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PN59 VMJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,513 mi
Last recorded195,513 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 195,513 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 191,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on inner 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lenses slightly pitted

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f coil spring fouling inner wing

Fail 27 Sep 2022 191,187 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect levelling device not tested (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation application uneven (1.2.1 (d))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm worn on inner 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

both headlight lenses slightly pitted

exhaust deteriorated

o/s/f coil spring fouling inner wing

Pass 23 Sep 2021 183,963 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Sep 2021 183,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 174,087 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust rear mount defective

Fail 2 Sep 2020 174,087 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust deteriorated

exhaust rear mount defective

Pass 1 Oct 2019 162,701 miles

rear exhaust mount corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 162,701 miles

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

rear exhaust mount corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 150,557 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

windscreen slightly damaged

Fail 26 Sep 2018 150,557 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust deteriorated

windscreen slightly damaged

Pass 27 Sep 2017 140,192 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 140,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 127,112 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Rear exhaust belly band rotted off

Fail 28 Sep 2016 127,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside drive shaft oil seal leaking

Rear exhaust belly band rotted off

Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,134 miles

exhaust back box mount rotted of but exhaust is still secure

gear box oil leak

Fail 29 Sep 2015 113,134 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box mount rotted of but exhaust is still secure

gear box oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 93,309 miles

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)

o/s/f fog light inop.

Pass 5 Sep 2013 70,478 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 49,895 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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PN59 VMJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PN59 VMJ, 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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PN59 VMJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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