CarVerify

Free Car Check

WJ09 SBO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

103,800 mi
Last recorded103,800 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 SBO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 103,800 miles

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

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))

Rear exhaust rear box corroded

engine oil on minimum level

Fail 7 Jan 2021 103,800 miles

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Rear exhaust rear box corroded

engine oil on minimum level

Pass 4 Jul 2019 91,292 miles

cuts to rear tyres

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 4 Jul 2019 91,285 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

engine and gearbox oil leaks

cuts to rear tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2018 82,328 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 82,320 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 52,696 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 36,374 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,159 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 18,859 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 18,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 13,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 13,105 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WJ09 SBO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SBO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ09 SBO?

You can check the full history of WJ09 SBO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WJ09 SBO registered?

WJ09 SBO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2009.

Is WJ09 SBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ09 SBO shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WJ09 SBO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WJ09 SBO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.