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AY59 ZVE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,647 mi
Last recorded90,647 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 90,647 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2026 90,647 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both side (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 90,598 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 82,595 miles

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

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 1 May 2024 81,549 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 81,548 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 May 2023 80,514 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 80,514 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 78,351 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 76,291 miles

Offside Front steering rack slight oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2020 73,448 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 69,757 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,461 miles

front tyre valves have slight damage

nsr tyre worn on edge

osf seat belt frayed

Pass 17 May 2017 63,412 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2016 59,508 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 52,048 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 45,020 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,968 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 24,885 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 ZVE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

AY59 ZVE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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