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RJ09 TUY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,405 mi
Last recorded118,405 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ09 TUY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 118,405 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2026 118,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 110,063 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Steering system lightly rubbing spring lightly rubbing on offside strut turret (2.1.4 (a))

Fail 13 Mar 2025 109,958 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Steering system lightly rubbing spring lightly rubbing on offside strut turret (2.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 103,880 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 97,523 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 97,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction items hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 91,657 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 84,410 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 77,197 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 71,447 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 67,860 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 67,860 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 61,736 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 51,313 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 51,311 miles

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 43,085 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 36,897 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)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 36,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 8 Jul 2013 30,406 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 24,645 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 24,645 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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 TUY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RJ09 TUY, 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 RJ09 TUY registered?

RJ09 TUY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 July 2009.

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