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CV59 VNH

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,284 mi
Last recorded48,284 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 VNH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 48,284 miles

corrosion osf outer sill

Fail 22 Sep 2022 48,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion osf outer sill

Pass 12 Aug 2021 46,445 miles

Central Front Exhaust center silencer outer skin corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2021 46,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens dirty/foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight lens dirty/foggy (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust center silencer outer skin corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Light lens cracked (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,657 miles

exhaust centre box in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2019 42,732 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 42,732 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 38,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Oct 2018 38,053 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,628 miles

Offside outer sill corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 1 Sep 2016 24,733 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 24,733 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 19,371 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 19,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 14,921 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking

n/s/r tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 26 Sep 2013 14,004 miles

slight damage to offside outor side wall

surface cracks in nearside front tyre outor wall

Pass 28 Sep 2012 12,354 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 VNH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 CV59 VNH, 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 VNH registered?

CV59 VNH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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