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SJ09 ZZX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,114 mi
Last recorded172,114 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 172,114 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High Level. (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2016 172,114 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High Level. (1.2.1b)

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 ZZX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX registered?

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

Is SJ09 ZZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ09 ZZX shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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