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SJ59 MKX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

173,824 mi
Last recorded173,824 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2024 173,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 173,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 161,047 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Fail 18 Oct 2022 160,970 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65 15 88H (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 21 Oct 2021 149,771 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 149,604 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 141,620 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 141,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced center outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 131,480 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 117,337 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 117,337 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 104,227 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 104,226 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 89,965 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 76,001 miles

child seat fitted to centre rear seat, unable to check seatbelt properly

Fail 20 Oct 2015 76,001 miles

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

child seat fitted to centre rear seat, unable to check seatbelt properly

Pass 3 Nov 2014 63,710 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 63,710 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 30 May 2014 60,660 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 60,660 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 55,614 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,255 miles

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 MKX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 MKX, 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 MKX registered?

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

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