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AK59 UNJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,446 mi
Last recorded111,446 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK59 UNJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 111,446 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily scored, lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, damage in tread and 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Damaged and taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Under carriage corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2024

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Heavily scored, lipped and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, cracking, damage in tread and 15 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Damaged and taped (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Under carriage corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2023 104,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, tearing and 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 23 Feb 2023 104,715 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Coming from Offside rack gaiter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished, tearing and 14 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 95,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 26 Feb 2021 90,467 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 90,390 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 83,121 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 83,121 miles

Exhaust system insecure Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,823 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2019 71,823 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 67,224 miles

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,593 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,809 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 50,932 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 50,932 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2014 45,437 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 45,383 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 41,995 miles

both front tyre treads low and inner walls splitting

front brake pads low and discs worn

rear tyre inner walls splitting

Fail 19 Sep 2013 41,995 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyre treads low and inner walls splitting

front brake pads low and discs worn

rear tyre inner walls splitting

Pass 25 Sep 2012 33,253 miles

Excessive travel on the park brake lever

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 UNJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol 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 UNJ, 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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AK59 UNJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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