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FL59 HGM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,321 mi
Last recorded111,321 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 HGM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 111,321 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 108,755 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 108,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 108,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 104,959 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 101,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 96,827 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 96,827 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 92,839 miles

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2021 92,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2020 87,590 miles

Front discs lipped

Pass 10 Oct 2019 81,999 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 75,528 miles

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

Front Both tyres worn on edges.

Pass 19 Sep 2017 68,611 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2017 68,611 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 61,805 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Fail 19 Sep 2016 61,805 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 7 Sep 2015 54,117 miles

Nearside Rear adult seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

rear wiper blade split

Fail 7 Sep 2015 54,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear adult seat belt not checked, child seat fitted

rear wiper blade split

Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,325 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer band corroded and broken

rear wiper blade split

Fail 4 Sep 2014 45,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

oil leak

rear exhaust silencer band corroded and broken

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 Sep 2013 38,603 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

spare wheel missing from carrier

Fail 12 Sep 2013 38,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking in tread

front brake pads wearing low

spare wheel missing from carrier

Pass 20 Sep 2012 30,150 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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FL59 HGM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HGM, 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 FL59 HGM registered?

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

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