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BK59 FMY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,363 mi
Last recorded99,363 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK59 FMY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 99,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated unable too fully inspect (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 May 2022 99,200 miles

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

Front Both front top mounts clunking when turning

Front Coil spring corroded Both front springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyrer worn to 3mm and starting to wear on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2021 89,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn appears weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear bumper damaged

o/s front top shock absorber mount/bearing has movement in on lock to lock.[ clunking.]

Fail 24 May 2021 89,543 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Front Coil spring worn appears weak (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s rear bumper damaged

o/s front top shock absorber mount/bearing has movement in on lock to lock.[ clunking.]

rear exhaust support bracket broken

Pass 26 Aug 2020 85,420 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft damaged but serviceable (6.1.7 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 77,849 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 77,740 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 67,474 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush rear bush on arm (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 60,105 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 60,105 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported silencor (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 51,628 miles

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

exhaust back box strap has snapped slightly insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2014 43,760 miles

exhaust back box strap broken sligtly insecure

nearside front tyre worn on outer egde

Pass 27 Sep 2013 36,048 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Sep 2012 27,621 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 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 FMY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FMY, 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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BK59 FMY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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