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AK59 KYJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,482 mi
Last recorded80,482 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 KYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 80,482 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 80,479 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 79,979 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill feels weak under finger/thumb pressure

Fail 1 Oct 2024 79,979 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer sill feels weak under finger/thumb pressure

Pass 21 Sep 2023 78,510 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 78,505 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 74,523 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 74,523 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 68,019 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 68,019 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 62,929 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2020 62,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 61,061 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 56,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 53,366 miles

Rear Exhaust strap corroding but system still supported

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Sep 2016 45,616 miles

Offside Front Tyre starting to perish

Spare tyre defective Perished showing cords ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 36,557 miles

spare tyre perishing

Fail 8 Sep 2015 36,557 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear (7.1.1)

spare tyre perishing

Pass 2 Sep 2014 28,971 miles

all four tyres perished on side walls and in tread

rear exhaust bracket deteriated but still supporting system

Pass 10 Sep 2013 23,135 miles

both front tyres perished

rear exhaust bracket broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 11 Sep 2012 16,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

all 4 tyres showing signs of slight perishing

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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AK59 KYJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK59 KYJ, 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 AK59 KYJ registered?

AK59 KYJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is AK59 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK59 KYJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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