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WJ09 VFD

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

158,727 mi
Last recorded158,727 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 VFD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 158,727 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2026 158,583 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2025 150,055 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 149,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 140,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 140,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perished/worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 130,362 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 123,253 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 123,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2021 120,849 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 119,801 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 117,122 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 99,747 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 99,743 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 Mar 2017 78,245 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 78,245 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 69,107 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 69,107 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 60,315 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 50,867 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 50,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 41,548 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,270 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 VFD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

WJ09 VFD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 March 2009.

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