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SJ09 ZZU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

238,018 mi
Last recorded238,018 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 238,018 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2019 238,018 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2018 233,456 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 230,893 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 219,843 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 198,902 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 168,201 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 168,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 130,766 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 130,766 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2012 93,595 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 ZZU 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 ZZU, 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 ZZU registered?

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

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The MOT history for SJ09 ZZU 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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