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BN59 VHL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,116 mi
Last recorded128,116 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN59 VHL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 128,116 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 128,116 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 126,544 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 124,275 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 124,275 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 121,602 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 121,602 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure The back box strap has broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 119,632 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 119,625 miles

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 112,364 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 105,495 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 96,721 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 87,429 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 75,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

child seat fitted rear center and o/s/r

Pass 10 Sep 2014 75,191 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted rear center and o/s/r

Fail 13 Sep 2013 61,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

difficult to inspect front brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

Pass 13 Sep 2013 61,457 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

difficult to inspect front brake pads as wheel trims make it difficult to view inside

Pass 13 Sep 2012 46,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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BN59 VHL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BN59 VHL, 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 BN59 VHL registered?

BN59 VHL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 September 2009.

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