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FE59 GBZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,312 mi
Last recorded95,312 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 GBZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 95,312 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 75,384 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 63,799 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 63,799 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2022 59,569 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 55,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 51,899 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 51,899 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 48,353 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 43,953 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 43,953 miles

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 39,968 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 39,968 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 34,206 miles

Rear exhaust strap broken but still supporting exhaust

Fail 12 Sep 2016 34,206 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear exhaust strap broken but still supporting exhaust

Pass 10 Sep 2015 28,784 miles

Rear advise on condition of rear exhaust box mount

Pass 15 Sep 2014 24,204 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 24,204 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 20,243 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 15,591 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 GBZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FE59 GBZ, 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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FE59 GBZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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