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FX59 WEW

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

84,999 mi
Last recorded84,999 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX59 WEW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 84,999 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2024 84,946 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 82,642 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 82,635 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 76,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 71,540 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,423 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 59,952 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2019 59,949 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 57,647 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 57,508 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear of silencer mounting corroded to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 52,538 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer tread worn

Nearside Rear tyre tread worn

Pass 24 Mar 2017 46,866 miles

brake pipe greased obscuring inspection

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2016 41,081 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 40,284 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 37,995 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 32,905 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 22,393 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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FX59 WEW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FX59 WEW, 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 FX59 WEW registered?

FX59 WEW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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