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SJ09 ZZT

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,833 mi
Last recorded135,833 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ09 ZZT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2019 135,833 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2019 135,833 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 127,556 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

corrosion to n/s and o/s front sills

Fail 22 May 2018 127,556 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to n/s and o/s front sills

Pass 17 May 2017 121,205 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 114,006 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 106,665 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 100,339 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2013 87,980 miles

both rear lights insecure

dent in n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 16 Jan 2013 87,562 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Brake pedal has excessive side movement indicating a badly worn bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear lights insecure

dent in n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 11 Jan 2012 64,265 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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SJ09 ZZT is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ09 ZZT, 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 SJ09 ZZT registered?

SJ09 ZZT is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 8 May 2009.

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The MOT history for SJ09 ZZT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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