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CP59 OAL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,839 mi
Last recorded148,839 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP59 OAL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2024 148,839 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2023 146,507 miles

Nearside Front strong advise play in steering arm joint

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

Offside Front play in steering arm joint strong advise

rear wiper arm insecure and removed

Fail 27 Dec 2023 146,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill weak holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washers inop and not in conjunction with wipers (3.5 (a))

Offside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired outer sill holed and corroded (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front strong advise play in steering arm joint

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

Offside Front play in steering arm joint strong advise

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear wiper arm insecure and removed

Pass 8 Nov 2022 144,901 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 144,901 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 142,540 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 142,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 132,452 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 132,203 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 121,900 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 17 Oct 2018 107,164 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 107,154 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 93,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 93,650 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 77,733 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 70,449 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 70,448 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 56,744 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 54,744 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 45,179 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 45,179 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 31,688 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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CP59 OAL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 CP59 OAL, 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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CP59 OAL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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