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CE59 EFO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,091 mi
Last recorded117,091 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE59 EFO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 117,091 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 117,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 114,983 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 112,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 May 2024 112,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2023 109,869 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 109,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 May 2022 106,203 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 May 2021 102,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Exhaust mounting defective centre (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2020 100,011 miles

rear exhaust support bracket needs attention.

Fail 27 May 2020 100,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust support bracket needs attention.

Pass 30 May 2019 96,741 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 96,741 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 92,650 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 87,337 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 7 Sep 2017 87,337 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,163 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,163 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 61,088 miles

items removed from drivers view

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2015 61,088 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

items removed from drivers view

uneven wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2014 51,022 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 40,005 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

both front tyres wearing on edges and near limit

Fail 5 Sep 2013 40,005 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges and near limit

Pass 7 Sep 2012 29,629 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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CE59 EFO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CE59 EFO, 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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CE59 EFO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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