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SJ59 MKN

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,555 mi
Last recorded175,555 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 175,555 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2020 175,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Feb 2019 166,954 miles

nearside rear tyre approaching legal limit

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front track rod inner joint

Fail 20 Feb 2019 166,945 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre approaching legal limit

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

slight play in offside front track rod inner joint

Pass 9 Aug 2018 154,595 miles

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 8 Aug 2018 154,585 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 18 Aug 2017 135,849 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 135,849 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside front tyres approaching legal limit and worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2016 111,518 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres close to legal limit and both have nails in them

Fail 17 Aug 2016 111,506 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside and offside rear tyres close to legal limit and both have nails in them

Pass 9 Oct 2015 98,641 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 98,639 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 92,442 miles

Engine ; *** oil level at minimum ***

Note ; n/s/f wheel arch moulding is insecure , recommend attention

Note ; stereo amp wiring in boot requires attention

Wheel trims / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 10 Sep 2013 85,171 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 85,171 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,793 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 78,782 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 78,782 miles

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

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 MKN is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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

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