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DE59 CVY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,033 mi
Last recorded137,033 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 CVY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 137,033 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Aug 2025 132,472 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Aug 2025 132,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill holed and corroded at side of previous repair (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both inner rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 127,813 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2024 127,813 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 122,562 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 122,551 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 116,481 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2022 116,453 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2021 108,249 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 102,068 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 91,904 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 91,904 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 77,138 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 77,070 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 64,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2017 64,606 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 52,702 miles

Childseat fitted at time of test

Tail gate release handle damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2016 52,690 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box strap (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Childseat fitted at time of test

Tail gate release handle damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2015 46,285 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 46,285 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 39,937 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 33,101 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 53,027 miles

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

advise o/s front o/s rear n/s rear tyres have slight cracks on inner wall area of tyre

Pass 24 Aug 2012 27,041 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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DE59 CVY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DE59 CVY, 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 DE59 CVY registered?

DE59 CVY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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