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DF59 LXC

2010 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

104,518 mi
Last recorded104,518 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen Xsara62,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 LXC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 104,518 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S Outer body sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit and slightly deteriorated. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 104,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/S Outer body sill corroded excessively. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S Outer body sill corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres close to limit and slightly deteriorated. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 100,455 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 100,455 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 96,850 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 92,931 miles

Nearside 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 25 Sep 2021 89,069 miles

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 19 Sep 2020 85,141 miles

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 27 Sep 2019 81,299 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 72,115 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 72,115 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 63,938 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 23 Sep 2017 63,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center to rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 55,742 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test object hanging from rear view mirror ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 47,374 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Sep 2014 37,177 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 37,177 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 25,594 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 21,969 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 LXC is a 2010 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LXC, 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 LXC registered?

DF59 LXC is a 2010 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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