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SK09 ZTJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,338 mi
Last recorded91,338 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK09 ZTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2023 91,338 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 76,154 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2022 76,150 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,157 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021 62,157 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 52,828 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 37,946 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 37,849 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,476 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 32,476 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 29,439 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 25,725 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 25,725 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2015 21,548 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 17,003 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 13,445 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 tyres slightly perished on side walls

Pass 19 Mar 2012 9,334 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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SK09 ZTJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK09 ZTJ, 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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SK09 ZTJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 March 2009.

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