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FE59 BLZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

49,928 mi
Last recorded49,928 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 BLZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2026 49,928 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2026 49,927 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both - NSF & OSF (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both - corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 49,602 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 49,594 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 48,379 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 47,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 45,377 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 43,409 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 41,944 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 40,712 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 38,725 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 35,773 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 35,773 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 32,718 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 27,628 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 22,949 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 18,375 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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FE59 BLZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FE59 BLZ, 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 FE59 BLZ registered?

FE59 BLZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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