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SJ59 MLE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,301 mi
Last recorded104,301 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 104,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 104,301 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 97,349 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 16 rears old

Offside Front tyre 14 years old

Offside Rear tyre 22 years old

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 94,436 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 15 years old

Offside Front tyre 13 years old

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

Rear Inner Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

other 2 tyres not dated

Fail 8 Apr 2021 94,436 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount broke (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre 15 years old

Offside Front tyre 13 years old

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

Rear Inner Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rubber worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

other 2 tyres not dated

Pass 24 Mar 2020 92,231 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer sill area slight corrosion

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Apr 2019 84,508 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 84,494 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Apr 2018 76,060 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 66,437 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 58,086 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 55,628 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 55,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 49,342 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2014 49,292 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 42,699 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 MLE 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 68.8%.

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

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