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SJ59 MKG

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,201 mi
Last recorded124,201 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 MKG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 124,201 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 124,186 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 118,916 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

service brake performance just passed require percentage

Fail 21 Jul 2017 118,916 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

service brake performance just passed require percentage

Pass 7 May 2016 106,428 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 99,277 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 99,277 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 85,087 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 85,086 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,088 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

parkbrake lamp inop.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 61,410 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 38,888 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 38,888 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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SJ59 MKG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SJ59 MKG, 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 SJ59 MKG registered?

SJ59 MKG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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