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SJ59 MKU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,236 mi
Last recorded119,236 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 MKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 119,236 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2024 119,236 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 114,873 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 114,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 112,018 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 108,689 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 108,689 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2020 104,562 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2019 100,583 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 94,355 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 90,532 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 86,463 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 80,236 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rear silencer strap corroded through but silencer still adequately supported

Fail 1 Dec 2015 80,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear exhaust rear silencer strap corroded through but silencer still adequately supported

Pass 20 Nov 2014 73,147 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 65,932 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2012 58,078 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing low,perished on sidewalls and has a nail in tread 185/65/15t

Pass 7 Sep 2012 58,078 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low,perished on sidewalls and has a nail in tread 185/65/15t

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 MKU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MKU, 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 MKU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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