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EF59 LYG

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

51,834 mi
Last recorded51,834 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 LYG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 51,834 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 49,412 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 45,181 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 41,989 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2022 38,288 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 33,436 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 31,270 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 27,359 miles

Exhaust mounting defective silencer mounting strap corroded & broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 24,546 miles

Rear exhaust silencer mouinting strap corroded & broken

Fail 15 May 2018 24,546 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread edges perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread edges perished (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread edges perished (4.1.D.1a)

Rear exhaust silencer mouinting strap corroded & broken

Pass 19 May 2017 23,174 miles

offside front & offside rear tyres have cracking & perishing on the inner tread edges

rear exhaust silencer mounting strap corroded & broken

Pass 29 Dec 2015 18,649 miles

rear exhaust box bracket rusted through but exhaust is supported

Pass 30 Dec 2014 16,383 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 13,856 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 11,307 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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EF59 LYG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EF59 LYG, 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 EF59 LYG registered?

EF59 LYG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is EF59 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 LYG shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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