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CX59 ZSJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,365 mi
Last recorded113,365 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX59 ZSJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 113,365 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2025 113,365 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 112,394 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 112,390 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 112,254 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2022 111,393 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 107,696 miles

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

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 20 Sep 2021 107,696 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear shock absorber casing corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up very rough (5.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,386 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 1 Oct 2020 102,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

engine covers and under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Oct 2019 96,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 88,919 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 80,976 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,855 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded long pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 64,438 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 64,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 53,830 miles

rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust secure

Pass 4 Oct 2013 42,800 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2013 42,800 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

rear wiper split

Pass 5 Oct 2012 32,418 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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CX59 ZSJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZSJ, 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 ZSJ registered?

CX59 ZSJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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