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DY59 BHA

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2024
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

159,251 mi
Last recorded159,251 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 BHA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 159,251 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 30 May 2023 159,248 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Sill plate repair not continuously seam welded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Headlight dip not working. (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded and holed. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired bottom of sill plate repair not continuously seam welded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 157,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 May 2022 157,140 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2021 155,200 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 19 May 2021 155,197 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (sill at bottom spot welded.) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (sill holed and corroded ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (sill plate at bottom, spot welded and coming apart.) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (sill holed and corroded.) (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 153,093 miles
Fail 29 May 2020 153,093 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 148,502 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH cracking and sidewalls worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2019 148,502 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH cracking and sidewalls worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2018 142,156 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 142,156 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 May 2017 134,483 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both outer sills corroded and soft

offside rear tyre edge ware, perished 2014

Fail 19 May 2017 134,483 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

both outer sills corroded and soft

offside rear tyre edge ware, perished 2014

Pass 30 Sep 2016 126,012 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 126,012 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 101,192 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 82,645 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 82,645 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre edgeware/ second layer rubber

Pass 19 Sep 2013 63,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 63,818 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

centre rear seat removed

Pass 14 Sep 2012 45,130 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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DY59 BHA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DY59 BHA, 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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DY59 BHA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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