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WJ09 VFM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

77,081 mi
Last recorded77,081 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 77,081 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 77,081 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 75,983 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 75,960 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective silencer bracket corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 72,665 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 72,650 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,539 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 68,527 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 64,333 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 64,318 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 60,059 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 60,044 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 56,170 miles

offside rear tyre worn on edge

Fail 23 Jan 2020 56,151 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Jan 2019 50,299 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2019 50,288 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) insecure (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 44,797 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 44,791 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 39,352 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 39,352 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 33,844 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 28,666 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 28,666 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 24,043 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2013 20,509 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 16,738 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 16,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 VFM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

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

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