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BV59 YTX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,459 mi
Last recorded102,459 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YTX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 102,459 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system deteriorated & repaired @rear

Fail 4 Oct 2022 102,457 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust system deteriorated & repaired @rear

Pass 7 Oct 2021 89,723 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 89,723 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2019 70,389 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 61,584 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 48,333 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 48,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 44,791 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall perished ()

Rear exhaust box strap corroded unit remains secure

Fail 9 Sep 2016 44,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre sidewall perished ()

Rear exhaust box strap corroded unit remains secure

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,472 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 38,472 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 33,118 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 33,118 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,754 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,362 miles

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 YTX 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 62.5%.

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 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 YTX, 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 BV59 YTX registered?

BV59 YTX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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