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FL59 FHG

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,135 mi
Last recorded129,135 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 FHG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 129,135 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Fail 27 Sep 2021 129,132 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2020 113,421 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 97,207 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 90,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to front pipe joint not fully sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 90,018 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Hole in rear silencer - manufacture error (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Cat to front pipe joint not fully sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 78,524 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn and brake pads getting low

both front tyres worn on edges

exhaust system corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2017 78,520 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

both front brake discs slightly worn and brake pads getting low

both front tyres worn on edges

middle exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 68,659 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 14 Sep 2015 59,332 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing screen

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 50,420 miles

OSF Seat belt webbing slightly frayed

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,803 miles

Spare tyre defective

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 13 Sep 2012
Fail 13 Sep 2012 30,164 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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FL59 FHG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL59 FHG, 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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FL59 FHG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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