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EX59 BVK

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,890 mi
Last recorded105,890 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 BVK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 105,890 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2025 105,890 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 99,815 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 99,815 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 95,630 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Nov 2022 91,602 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 86,971 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Nov 2020 84,595 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mounting corroded/broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads and on side wall. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Including side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads and on side wall. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads and on side wall. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 84,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Mounting corroded/broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads and on side wall. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Including side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads and on side wall. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracking between treads and on side wall. *Advise Replacement* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Top up. (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2019 82,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 79,743 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 75,474 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 71,881 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 64,353 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 64,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 51,887 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 51,887 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 37,862 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 26,399 miles

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

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

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

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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EX59 BVK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EX59 BVK, 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 EX59 BVK registered?

EX59 BVK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is EX59 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 BVK shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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