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AF59 XUR

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,217 mi
Last recorded160,217 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XUR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 160,217 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2026 159,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

No access to rear seatbelt buckles at time of test, advise access to be made at time of retest to avoid a refusal to test.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 142,629 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 142,629 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 119,748 miles

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

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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated slightly affecting beam pattern and light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 119,560 miles

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

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

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 Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens deteriorated slightly affecting beam pattern and light intensity (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 108,101 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 103,685 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 103,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 93,934 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,770 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 85,770 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 75,430 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 61,231 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 50,442 miles

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Pass 22 Aug 2016 35,610 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre has cut in tread deep enough to damage the cords

Pass 4 Sep 2015 29,453 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 24,188 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 24,188 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 19,885 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,100 miles

nearside rear outer sill damaged

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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AF59 XUR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AF59 XUR, 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 AF59 XUR registered?

AF59 XUR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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