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RJ09 NBY

2009 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,057 mi
Last recorded82,057 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 NBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,057 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2023 82,057 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 81,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2020 81,712 miles

Front Suspension components slightly corroded

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 76,834 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Dec 2018 72,513 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated/corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2017 69,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

centre and rear exhaust section slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2016 67,002 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 67,002 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 64,930 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 64,918 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,320 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 21,020 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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RJ09 NBY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RJ09 NBY, 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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RJ09 NBY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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