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WV09 JYJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

88,919 mi
Last recorded88,919 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 JYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2020 88,919 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 79,337 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 79,337 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 64,700 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,960 miles

both front tyres wearing low on edges

exhaust blowing

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,349 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Mar 2016 43,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,907 miles

nearside registratrion lamp cover missing

Fail 3 Mar 2015 37,907 miles

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

nearside registratrion lamp cover missing

Pass 25 Feb 2014 34,314 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 34,314 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,493 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 23,062 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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WV09 JYJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 WV09 JYJ, 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 WV09 JYJ registered?

WV09 JYJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 March 2009.

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