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AX59 BWU

2010 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,727 mi
Last recorded137,727 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen Xsara62,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX59 BWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 137,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2026 137,727 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 125,680 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front brake hose routed incorrectly

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 123,032 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 120,477 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 120,362 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2022 117,312 miles

O/s/f flexible brake hose has been incorrectly routed.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 114,435 miles

O/s/f brake hose not routed correctly.

Pass 14 Jan 2020 111,551 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 111,551 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 107,192 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 11 Jan 2018 104,031 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 99,471 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 99,469 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 96,391 miles

Nearside Front wiper is a bit smeary

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 19 Jan 2016 86,875 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm of tread. (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting bracket broken / corroded.

Pass 22 Dec 2014 73,658 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,044 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 47,689 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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AX59 BWU is a 2010 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 2010 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 62,000 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 AX59 BWU, 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 16 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AX59 BWU is a 2010 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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