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CV59 XYW

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,004 mi
Last recorded98,004 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV59 XYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 98,004 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2026 97,913 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking Ram and rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 93,017 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 87,372 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 87,366 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 83,288 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 82,216 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 82,181 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking from presure switch by rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 78,491 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 75,889 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2020 75,889 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 70,173 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 May 2018 62,305 miles

slight leak of exhaust gasses

Pass 24 May 2017 51,809 miles

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 May 2017 51,809 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. low (3.7.B.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 May 2016 39,342 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 36,567 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 31,581 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,276 miles

front wipers starting to smear

rear exhaust strap corroded

slight leak from power steering

Fail 10 Sep 2013 26,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front wipers starting to smear

rear exhaust strap corroded

slight leak from power steering

Pass 2 Oct 2012 20,932 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 XYW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XYW, 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 XYW registered?

CV59 XYW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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