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FE59 XBP

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,163 mi
Last recorded97,163 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 XBP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 97,163 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 95,339 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 93,147 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2022 93,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 90,670 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 90,668 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 88,547 miles

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

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 6 Jan 2021 88,547 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 30 Dec 2019 85,889 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 83,666 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 81,463 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 31 Dec 2016 79,533 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r outer tyre tread starting to reach limit

Pass 30 Dec 2015 76,759 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 20 Dec 2014 69,463 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,523 miles

some inbalance on rear brakes

Pass 5 Dec 2013 60,207 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 56,975 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2012 41,649 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 XBP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE59 XBP, 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 XBP registered?

FE59 XBP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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