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FP59 VCE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

113,132 mi
Last recorded113,132 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 VCE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2023 113,132 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 113,131 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 106,749 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 106,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 104,933 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 104,343 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 102,388 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 102,388 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2018 95,794 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2018 95,794 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 89,415 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 89,415 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 80,528 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 80,528 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust mount severely corroded & detatched

Pass 15 Oct 2015 67,684 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - console (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Front tyres low on edges

Spare wheel missing

Fail 15 Oct 2015 67,684 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - console (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides - heavily worn (3.5.1i)

Front tyres low on edges

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Spare wheel missing

Pass 10 Nov 2014 53,515 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 40,800 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 28,755 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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FP59 VCE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FP59 VCE, 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 FP59 VCE registered?

FP59 VCE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 December 2009.

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