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FL59 VCG

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,979 mi
Last recorded114,979 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 114,979 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 113,264 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 110,222 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 107,975 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 107,975 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 102,295 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 92,299 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 92,297 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rotational (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 89,864 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just above 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

front inner ties have slight play

Pass 29 Mar 2018 72,741 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 72,672 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 53,511 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 43,765 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 43,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 36,006 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 28,515 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 28,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 23,478 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 23,478 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2012 23,414 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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 VCG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG registered?

FL59 VCG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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