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SJ59 TYV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,360 mi
Last recorded59,360 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ59 TYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2021 59,360 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 55,866 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 55,866 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 52,441 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 52,441 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 46,767 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position Lamps adversely affected by operation of another

Fail 30 Aug 2018 46,767 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords In tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Position Lamps adversely affected by operation of another

Pass 1 Sep 2017 41,156 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 41,156 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 35,916 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2015 31,347 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 25,453 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 20,504 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 14,911 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 TYV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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