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DK59 GBF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,625 mi
Last recorded131,625 miles
Recorded on17 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK59 GBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 May 2025 131,625 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EML FAULT (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ALSO BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps BOTH / OFFSIDE LENS MISSING (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

AUTO GEAR BOX FAULT

DPF FAULT WARNING ON DASH

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

INJECTOR CHUFFING /SMELL OF FUMES IN CAB

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened HEAVILY LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 May 2024 127,553 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 May 2024 127,548 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EML LIGHT ON (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect DAMP IN LENS (4.1.2 (c))

AUTO BOX FAULTY

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

DPF INDICATES A FAULT

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

INJECTOR CHUFFING

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

SMELL OF FUMES IN CAB

Pass 15 Jul 2023 121,539 miles

DPF INDICATES A FAULT

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))

SMELL OF FUMES IN CAB

Fail 15 Jul 2023 121,538 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure ALSO BALD ON INNER EDGE 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF INDICATES A FAULT

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

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

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

SMELL OF FUMES IN CAB

Pass 23 Jul 2022 116,093 miles

DPF LIGHT ON /SMELL OF FUMES IN CAR

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2021 64,556 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2021 64,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 90,656 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 88,303 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 80,478 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 80,478 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 71,704 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 63,447 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 63,447 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure delaminating through to 2nd layer (cords) (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front badly wearing on inner edge (tracking)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 50,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted preventing full inspection to adult belt

Fail 1 Dec 2015 50,085 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

child seat fitted preventing full inspection to adult belt

Pass 25 Nov 2014 36,891 miles

Could not clearly see front inner pads.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2014 36,891 miles

Could not clearly see front inner pads.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Nov 2013 22,970 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 12,557 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DK59 GBF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 DK59 GBF, 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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DK59 GBF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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