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DF59 LWX

2010 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,994 mi
Last recorded128,994 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2010 Citroen Xsara62,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 LWX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 128,994 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 128,993 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Shock absorber casing heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 125,114 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2023 125,049 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 115,005 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 114,980 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2021 110,157 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2021 110,157 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Mar 2020 93,387 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 79,089 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 79,039 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 69,421 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)

rear exhaust bracket is broken

Pass 24 Jan 2017 60,782 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,683 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 40,220 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 32,301 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 26,317 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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DF59 LWX is a 2010 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2010 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 62,000 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 DF59 LWX, 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 16 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF59 LWX registered?

DF59 LWX is a 2010 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 January 2010.

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