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FG59 OZU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,172 mi
Last recorded67,172 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 OZU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 67,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 67,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2024 63,843 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2024 63,843 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 59,856 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 54,285 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 54,285 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 50,519 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 48,207 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 48,207 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 45,891 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 41,126 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 37,130 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 32,350 miles

Exhaust rear silencer support bracket deteriorating

Fail 8 Nov 2016 32,348 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Exhaust rear silencer support bracket deteriorating

Pass 4 Nov 2015 27,344 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 27,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge 185/65r15 88h (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 23,131 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 23,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 18,547 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 14,236 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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FG59 OZU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OZU, 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 FG59 OZU registered?

FG59 OZU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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The MOT history for FG59 OZU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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