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CV59 HWH

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

49,677 mi
Last recorded49,677 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 HWH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 49,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 49,265 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2024 49,159 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2023 48,871 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 48,242 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 48,238 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 47,519 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 46,747 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 46,747 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 45,617 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear corrosion on axle assembly

Pass 3 Sep 2018 43,917 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 42,091 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 42,091 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 39,683 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 36,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,242 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,452 miles

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

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

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

rear wiper split

Fail 22 Aug 2013 27,452 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres perished

both rear tyres perished

rear wiper split

Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,172 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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CV59 HWH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CV59 HWH, 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 CV59 HWH registered?

CV59 HWH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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