MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
138,718 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened distorted & wont return to lower position after jacking (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective no pattern lens cover needs polishing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Rear light cluster damaged
Nearside mirror slight damage
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear spare wheel carrier damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front mirror back damage (secure and no sharp edges)
Nearside Front sill corroded (not in a prescribed area)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre wearing outer edges ()
Nearside Rear seat belt guide damaged
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front headlamp brackets damaged (adequately secure)
Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded (not in a prescribed area)
Offside Front panel damage (no sharp edges and secure)
Offside Front slight intermittent noise strut top bearing area
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating outer skin (secure and no leaks)
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
spare wheel missing
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam also unable to check headlamp aim (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front mirror back damage (secure and no sharp edges)
Nearside Front sill corroded (not in a prescribed area)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also tyre wearing outer edges ()
Nearside Rear seat belt guide damaged
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front headlamp brackets damaged (adequately secure)
Offside Front outer sill holed and corroded (not in a prescribed area)
Offside Front panel damage (no sharp edges and secure)
Offside Front slight intermittent noise strut top bearing area
Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating outer skin (secure and no leaks)
spare wheel missing
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front bumper slight damage
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight noise during lock to lock (strut top bearing / mounting) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front headlamp nit slightly loose and has had a temp repair
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
spare wheel carrier temp repair (tiewrapped up)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front bumper slight damage
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight noise during lock to lock (strut top bearing / mounting) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front headlamp nit slightly loose and has had a temp repair
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both n/s and o/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
spare wheel carrier temp repair (tiewrapped up)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front strut top bearing slight noise (lock to lock)
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating (no leaks and secure)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play borderline pass (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front strut top bearing slight noise (lock to lock)
Offside Fuel pipe insecure underside (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating (no leaks and secure)
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 Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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VK59 JHJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 VK59 JHJ, 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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VK59 JHJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.
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