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SJ59 MLY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,296 mi
Last recorded97,296 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 MLY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 97,296 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 76,122 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 55,981 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 55,198 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre prished & cracking

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear handbrake aplication slightly out of balance

slight damage to both rear sills

Fail 12 Sep 2012 55,198 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

near side front tyre prished & cracking

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear handbrake aplication slightly out of balance

slight damage to both rear sills

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 MLY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MLY, 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 MLY registered?

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

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