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SJ59 MKV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,108 mi
Last recorded165,108 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2023 165,108 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 161,612 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 158,235 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 155,775 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 152,270 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 6,125 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 143,684 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 143,684 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2016
Fail 6 Feb 2016

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 128,281 miles

advise offside front tyre is winter tyre and nearside front is summer tyre

Pass 15 Jan 2014 108,022 miles

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

Fail 2 Jan 2013 86,790 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 86,790 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 84,736 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 84,724 miles

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

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 MKV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MKV, 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 MKV registered?

SJ59 MKV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is SJ59 MKV safe to buy?

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