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WJ59 ELC

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

141,889 mi
Last recorded141,889 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 ELC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 141,889 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2023 141,889 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2022 126,250 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 126,250 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2021 110,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 23 Aug 2021 110,449 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 95,165 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 95,167 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 81,288 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 71,375 miles

rear exhaust box metal support bracket corroded/broken

Pass 4 Sep 2017 63,913 miles

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Fail 4 Sep 2017 63,913 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Pass 13 Sep 2016 54,737 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

Pass 17 Sep 2015 46,354 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rear exhaust back box strap corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 38,711 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes slightly perished

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 38,711 miles

Both rear shock absorber bushes slightly perished

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,722 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,017 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 21,915 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WJ59 ELC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WJ59 ELC, 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 WJ59 ELC registered?

WJ59 ELC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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