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CX59 ZSE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,835 mi
Last recorded145,835 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 ZSE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 145,835 miles

Nearside Front rack end slight play

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

Offside Front rack end slight play

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 145,835 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front rack end slight play

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

Offside Front rack end slight play

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 138,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 130,205 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 130,205 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 112,291 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 93,240 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 93,240 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 71,894 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 71,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2014 47,721 miles

exhaust backbox strap broken.

rear tyre sidewalls deterated.

Pass 30 Oct 2013 24,491 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 18,667 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)

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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CX59 ZSE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CX59 ZSE, 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 CX59 ZSE registered?

CX59 ZSE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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