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DG59 XAY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

66,714 mi
Last recorded66,714 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG59 XAY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 66,714 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2024

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 57,772 miles

Central Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back/rear bush cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back/rear bush cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 57,772 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))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Central Exhaust corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back/rear bush cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone back/rear bush cracking/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 53,914 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tread edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Spare tyre defective tyre flat ? ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 49,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread edge and outer side wall cracking please keep checked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 45,638 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 43,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 43,415 miles

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 40,006 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 40,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 36,116 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,619 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 32,618 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 29,669 miles

exhaust rear mount broken

Pass 26 Sep 2014 26,162 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 21,052 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,052 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 16,742 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 16,742 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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DG59 XAY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DG59 XAY, 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 DG59 XAY registered?

DG59 XAY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is DG59 XAY safe to buy?

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