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EF59 LYS

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,459 mi
Last recorded86,459 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 LYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2022 86,459 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 82,906 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 82,892 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,756 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 74,779 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 70,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre sidewall cracking and perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 66,857 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 66,179 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 60,580 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 54,512 miles

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2015 54,512 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

hubcaps fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 47,139 miles

exhaust tailpipe bracket corroded

Fail 20 Mar 2014 47,139 miles

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust tailpipe bracket corroded

front tyres wearing and slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Apr 2013 37,250 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 32,472 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 LYS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LYS, 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 LYS registered?

EF59 LYS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 December 2009.

Is EF59 LYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF59 LYS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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