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WJ09 VDY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

136,952 mi
Last recorded136,952 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2022 136,952 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 136,952 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 129,301 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 123,223 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,424 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 114,424 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine poss gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure backbox bracket detached (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 106,556 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer door sill (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,990 miles

Both rear tyres 3mm tread

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 18 Feb 2016 85,154 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,002 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 69,002 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,033 miles

rear silencer support bracket broken.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 30,455 miles

front brake discs lipped.

Pass 3 Mar 2012 20,280 miles

Walls of all tyres starting to perish.

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 VDY 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 78.6%.

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 VDY, 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 VDY registered?

WJ09 VDY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2009.

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