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AY59 ZTZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

119,987 mi
Last recorded119,987 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 119,987 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 113,555 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 106,754 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 102,087 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 102,087 miles

Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 99,121 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 96,601 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 89,546 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 82,525 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 74,363 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 64,651 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 54,351 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r and both front tyre slighty perished

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 10 Sep 2013 36,909 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 28,434 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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AY59 ZTZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AY59 ZTZ, 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 AY59 ZTZ registered?

AY59 ZTZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is AY59 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 ZTZ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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