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FG59 SYO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

47,638 mi
Last recorded47,638 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG59 SYO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 47,638 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2025 47,634 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced OUTER SILL SECTION EX CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 45,761 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 44,122 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 42,630 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 41,231 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2021 41,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 39,527 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light

Pass 12 Nov 2019 38,188 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill under the protective stone chip (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 36,214 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective perished ()

Fail 19 Nov 2018 36,214 miles

Central Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective perished ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 34,071 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 34,071 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 29,706 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 29,706 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 25,225 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 21,093 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 16,800 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 12,540 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 12,540 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 SYO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol 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 FG59 SYO, 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 SYO registered?

FG59 SYO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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