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WJ09 LKU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,196 mi
Last recorded185,196 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 LKU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 185,196 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 185,182 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 176,909 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 168,236 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 159,058 miles

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 151,518 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 144,795 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2019 144,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 135,114 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 134,870 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 128,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Nov 2017 128,632 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2016 124,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 118,477 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 113,161 miles

rear silencer clamp corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust band/bracket corroded

turbo pipe seal split

Fail 13 Jun 2013 97,235 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust band/bracket corroded

turbo pipe seal split

Pass 14 Jun 2012 74,115 miles

front brake discs worn.

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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WJ09 LKU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ09 LKU, 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 WJ09 LKU registered?

WJ09 LKU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 June 2009.

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