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BJ59 VAD

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

72,008 mi
Last recorded72,008 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 VAD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 72,008 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 68,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 64,697 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 64,697 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 60,718 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 56,520 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,624 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 49,293 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 44,780 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 39,806 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 33,934 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 27,831 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 22,325 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 17,083 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 12,170 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 12,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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BJ59 VAD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BJ59 VAD, 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 BJ59 VAD registered?

BJ59 VAD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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The MOT history for BJ59 VAD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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