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BK59 FMP

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,529 mi
Last recorded99,529 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FMP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 99,529 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 99,518 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 93,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 87,605 miles

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 nail in tyre

Fail 18 Mar 2024 87,604 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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 nail in tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2023 84,522 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 78,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2022 78,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 72,785 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut noise

Fail 4 Mar 2021 72,785 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut noise

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 70,460 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 62,380 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 59,145 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,732 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Sep 2016 45,666 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 40,383 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 40,382 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencor (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 33,368 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust rear back box strap broken slighty insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2014 33,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

all four tyres perished

exhaust rear back box strap broken slighty insecure

nearside front tyre heavily perished on outer side wall

Pass 6 Sep 2013 26,621 miles

OSF,NSF AND OSR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED

SLIGHT LEAK FROM STEERING RACK AREA

Pass 14 Sep 2012 19,370 miles

OSF,NSF AND OSR TYRE PERISHED

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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BK59 FMP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BK59 FMP, 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 BK59 FMP registered?

BK59 FMP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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