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BV59 YVA

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2024
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

145,630 mi
Last recorded145,630 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YVA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2023 145,630 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2023 145,526 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 140,304 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 140,273 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 133,170 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 128,109 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt - unable to check, child seat fitted.

Fail 2 Nov 2020 128,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear seat belt - unable to check, child seat fitted.

Pass 12 Nov 2019 120,516 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 120,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear feeding offside rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 109,594 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2018 109,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2017 95,696 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 95,686 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 78,946 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 78,946 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 76,457 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 65,851 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 55,828 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 22 Sep 2014 55,828 miles

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

Pass 26 Sep 2013 44,402 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 32,643 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 YVA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YVA, 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 YVA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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