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RV59 JEJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

101,224 mi
Last recorded101,224 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 JEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 101,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill rust hole (not structural)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer wear (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 95,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald, damaged side wall, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill feeling weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive facing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill feels weak, front of sill corroded with holes just out of area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 95,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced bulb insecure from unit, unable to test aim and levelling device (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge bald, damaged side wall, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill feeling weak (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive facing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill feels weak, front of sill corroded with holes just out of area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 88,687 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust strap corroded/section missing but still secure

dash illumination dim

Fail 13 Sep 2022 88,687 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust strap corroded/section missing but still secure

dash illumination dim

Pass 21 Sep 2021 81,999 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Slight play in inner tie rod, not excessive

Fail 21 Sep 2021 81,999 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Slight play in inner tie rod, not excessive

Pass 26 Aug 2020 77,554 miles

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket heavily corroded but still supporting exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2019 73,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 65,726 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer mount strap corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2018 65,726 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer mount strap corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 59,141 miles

Front brake discs worn and pads low

Fail 12 Sep 2017 59,141 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front brake discs worn and pads low

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 51,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 43,225 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 16 Sep 2014 36,020 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 36,020 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front foglights broken

Pass 5 Sep 2013 26,765 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,674 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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RV59 JEJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RV59 JEJ, 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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RV59 JEJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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