CarVerify

Free Car Check

AY59 ZWM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

131,901 mi
Last recorded131,901 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY59 ZWM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2020 131,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Speedometer clearly inoperative (7.8 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper and wing damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front mirror back damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2019 115,321 miles

Offside Front bumper and wing damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2019 115,321 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended lap belt (7.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front bumper and wing damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,350 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer tread

advise front number plate

Fail 4 Jul 2018 94,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer tread

advise front number plate

Pass 3 Jul 2017 80,539 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2017 80,538 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (5.2.6)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 71,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2016 71,402 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear back box (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 61,984 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 61,984 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 51,328 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and insecure

Fail 9 Aug 2014 51,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust mounting corroded and insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2013 40,342 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 29 Aug 2012 32,041 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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AY59 ZWM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 AY59 ZWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AY59 ZWM?

You can check the full history of AY59 ZWM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AY59 ZWM registered?

AY59 ZWM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is AY59 ZWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY59 ZWM shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY59 ZWM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AY59 ZWM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.