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WJ09 SCZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

87,888 mi
Last recorded87,888 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 SCZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 87,888 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 80,191 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 73,389 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 68,696 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2021 68,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 64,518 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 64,518 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 58,923 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

very minor blow from rear exhaust join

Pass 23 Mar 2018 53,087 miles

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

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

various covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 23 Mar 2018 53,087 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

various covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 48,229 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inside edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 42,445 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 34,753 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 34,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 27,509 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,154 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 12,564 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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WJ09 SCZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SCZ, 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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WJ09 SCZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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