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VO09 SXJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

96,764 mi
Last recorded96,764 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 SXJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 96,764 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2024 96,764 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 91,299 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2023 91,293 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 85,741 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 85,741 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 80,401 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 80,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 71,305 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 71,305 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2019 57,903 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 57,903 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 54,494 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 50,945 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 48,392 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 48,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 45,470 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 39,871 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 31,016 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 31,016 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 20,687 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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VO09 SXJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VO09 SXJ, 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 VO09 SXJ registered?

VO09 SXJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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