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SP59 PZJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

67,681 mi
Last recorded67,681 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 PZJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2025 67,681 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm drivers seat belt frayed and holed damaged (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area holed corroded sill area x2.. marked with yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked with yellow (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2024 62,357 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill repair undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 59,001 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills at rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2023 59,001 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill within 30cms of seat mounting (7.1.1 (a) (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 dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills at rear. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 55,602 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 47,765 miles

Recommend brake fluid check

Fail 17 Dec 2020 47,726 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing sticking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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 Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play Bearing sticking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Recommend brake fluid check

Pass 24 Dec 2019 42,492 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 24 Dec 2019 42,491 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 33,663 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 33,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 27,009 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 26,908 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 26,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly perrished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Badly perrished (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 26,634 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Jun 2016 26,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Aug 2015 24,311 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 19,968 miles

back box exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 20 Aug 2013 15,703 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 11,963 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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SP59 PZJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP59 PZJ, 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 SP59 PZJ registered?

SP59 PZJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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