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BV59 HYL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

152,092 mi
Last recorded152,092 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 HYL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 152,092 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 Jul 2019 152,092 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 143,250 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 143,250 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2017 135,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 135,410 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 126,856 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 117,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2015 117,998 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Apr 2014 109,063 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 94,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Aug 2012 94,678 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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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BV59 HYL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BV59 HYL, 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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BV59 HYL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 September 2009.

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