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DY59 WHD

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,433 mi
Last recorded72,433 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY59 WHD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 72,433 miles

Front headlamp patterns weak

Pass 26 Sep 2024 71,511 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 69,596 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spring in contact with body when in natural position

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front spring in contact with body when in natural position

Fail 2 Oct 2023 69,594 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front spring in contact with body when in natural position

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front spring in contact with body when in natural position

Pass 7 Oct 2022 68,168 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 68,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears badly perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken, but exhaust still supported

Pass 17 Sep 2021 65,389 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perished and cracking on outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust hanger/bracket corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2020 62,060 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 62,036 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 57,979 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 53,203 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 53,200 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough shocker top seized (2.1.1 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 49,041 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 49,041 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 43,883 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight brake imbalance on rear service brake

Fail 21 Sep 2016 43,881 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box strap (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

slight brake imbalance on rear service brake

Pass 23 Sep 2015 37,261 miles

Front Tyres cracking

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall has cuts in it, no cords showing

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust clamp broken

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 30,497 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,291 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 15,310 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 WHD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WHD, 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 WHD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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