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RO09 ZPJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

144,281 mi
Last recorded144,281 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO09 ZPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 144,281 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 144,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 139,927 miles

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn to excess

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 139,927 miles

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

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

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

Rear wiper blade worn to excess

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 130,216 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

Fail 16 Jan 2019 130,216 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 29 Dec 2016 111,316 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 111,316 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2015 99,063 miles

Front both front tyres worn low on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Nov 2015 99,063 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front both front tyres worn low on inner and outer shoulders

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Dec 2014 86,444 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

unable to assess brake wear without wheel removal

Fail 11 Dec 2014 86,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

unable to assess brake wear without wheel removal

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,977 miles

front brake balance on upper limit

front brake discs worn

Fail 24 Jul 2013 66,977 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front brake balance on upper limit

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2012 50,705 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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RO09 ZPJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 RO09 ZPJ, 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 RO09 ZPJ registered?

RO09 ZPJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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