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AF59 XVS

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

86,874 mi
Last recorded86,874 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF59 XVS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 86,874 miles

Coolant leaking

Nearside Front Front fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 83,709 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 83,708 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 78,171 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 78,171 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 71,708 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 66,135 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 62,613 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 57,230 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 57,230 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 49,171 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 43,817 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,583 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 34,022 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,891 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 23,643 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 18,239 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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AF59 XVS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XVS, 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 XVS registered?

AF59 XVS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 September 2009.

Is AF59 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF59 XVS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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