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DF59 LXA

2010 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,513 mi
Last recorded125,513 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Citroen Xsara62,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 LXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 125,513 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 125,513 miles

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

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

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

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 Front and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 121,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 121,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 115,269 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test x2 ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 109,163 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 23 Feb 2023 109,093 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking pressure switch (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2022 99,076 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 98,665 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Fuel pipe damaged at the fuel rail (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 86,327 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 86,327 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 83,522 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 76,008 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 69,896 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 61,246 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 61,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 52,906 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 43,488 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 35,185 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 35,185 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear tyre split

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,612 miles

both front tyres inner shoulders split

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 LXA is a 2010 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LXA, 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 LXA registered?

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

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