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WJ09 XAH

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

165,278 mi
Last recorded165,278 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ09 XAH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 165,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 151,486 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack pipe joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2023 151,016 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack pipe joint (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 135,524 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2022 135,524 miles

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

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering pinion seal (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 118,730 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 110,416 miles

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn o/s & n/s front lower (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 97,193 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre 2-3000 miles

Fail 11 Apr 2019 97,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s front lower (rear most) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/r tyre 2-3000 miles

Pass 12 Apr 2018 84,801 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front 1000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 84,801 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s front 1000 miles (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 73,092 miles

Exhaust back box strap corroded through but system still supported.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,751 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2016 59,751 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust silencer bracket corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2015 50,049 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 40,631 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 40,631 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 32,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2012 21,970 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 XAH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 XAH, 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 XAH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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