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VN58 JZA

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

100,585 mi
Last recorded100,585 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN58 JZA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 100,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges

Pass 13 Dec 2024 98,471 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 95,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges

corrosion offside front sill

Fail 6 Dec 2023 95,954 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% offside trailing (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing edges

corrosion offside front sill

Pass 28 Nov 2022 90,526 miles

Front Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower bumper damaged

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing around inner and outer tread 185/65/15

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 88,762 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join centre to front pipe {cat} (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower bumper damaged

Fail 1 Dec 2021 88,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join centre to front pipe {cat} (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s&n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower bumper damaged

Pass 2 Dec 2020 86,591 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 86,591 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 85,248 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot weeping but still retaining grease

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear brakes squealing

Fail 3 Dec 2019 85,248 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle box leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Cv boot weeping but still retaining grease

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Rear brakes squealing

Pass 26 Nov 2018 81,932 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner screw in tyre

Offside Front Lower bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear brakes noisy

Fail 24 Nov 2018 81,932 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner screw in tyre

Offside Front Lower bumper damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 78,002 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 78,002 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185 65 15H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc hole in it (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and perished (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 69,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front BBJ has slight play

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear nearside+offside tyres slightly perished 185/65/15

Pass 1 Dec 2015 60,138 miles

child seat fitted to n/s rear seat, unable to check seatbelt.

rear silencer hanger / strap badly corroded but still attached

Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,489 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 43,589 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 43,589 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 29,184 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 14,921 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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VN58 JZA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 VN58 JZA, 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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VN58 JZA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 January 2009.

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