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GJ59 DWU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

121,167 mi
Last recorded121,167 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ59 DWU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 121,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to outer/inner sill

Fail 27 Feb 2026 121,167 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill in more than one place (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill in more than one place (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion to offside centre inner sill

heavy corrosion to offside front outer sill

offside front tyre slightly under inflated

slight play in steering rack offside front

smaller wiper fitted nearside front

Pass 3 Mar 2025 120,617 miles

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

corrosion to both outer sill more then one place

Fail 25 Feb 2025 120,617 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

corrosion to both outer sill more then one place

Pass 23 Feb 2024 119,928 miles

Offside Front TOP MOUNTING NOISY ON LOCK TO LOCK CHECK

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears and offside front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

corrosion to sills

Fail 16 Feb 2024 119,917 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front TOP MOUNTING NOISY ON LOCK TO LOCK CHECK

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

corrosion to sills

Pass 20 Dec 2022 118,116 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 118,116 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 113,446 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 96,098 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2019 96,094 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel area near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 13 Jul 2018 83,009 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 74,795 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 64,662 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 55,026 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 42,617 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 32,505 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 25,577 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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GJ59 DWU 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 73.7%.

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 GJ59 DWU, 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 GJ59 DWU registered?

GJ59 DWU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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