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FG59 EMJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

164,574 mi
Last recorded164,574 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 EMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2026 164,574 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 160,145 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 18 Sep 2025 160,143 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 9 Sep 2024 154,549 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 148,681 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2022 142,734 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 135,960 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Sep 2021 135,952 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2020 86,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

Fail 28 Aug 2020 86,482 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear brakes slightly uneven on application

Pass 19 Sep 2019 84,193 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 81,568 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 81,568 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 78,030 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 78,023 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

spare wheel missing

Pass 1 Oct 2016 67,347 miles

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

passenger air bag deactivated

slight trace of fluid around steering rack and associated pipes

wheel trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 1 Oct 2016 67,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Centre Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

passenger air bag deactivated

slight trace of fluid around steering rack and associated pipes

wheel trims fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 8 Oct 2015 55,786 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component suspect switch leaking (2.3.3b)

child seats fitted

service light on

unable to access boot

Fail 25 Sep 2015 55,786 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component suspect switch leaking (2.3.3b)

child seats fitted

service light on

unable to access boot

Pass 3 Oct 2014 42,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Oct 2014 42,603 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Oct 2013 32,471 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust mont corrded

Fail 4 Oct 2013 32,471 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

rear exhaust mont corrded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,136 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,203 miles

child seat fitted in n/s rear ,not able to fully inspect adult belts

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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FG59 EMJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FG59 EMJ, 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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FG59 EMJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 October 2009.

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