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GK59 XWL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,660 mi
Last recorded130,660 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK59 XWL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 130,660 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2026 130,491 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 121,395 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 121,225 miles

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

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 110,500 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 96,595 miles

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

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2022 86,487 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2022 86,457 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 75,744 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2021 75,744 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2020 67,917 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 56,848 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 47,195 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2018 47,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 37,028 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 26,806 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 17,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 17,193 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,578 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 11,363 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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GK59 XWL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GK59 XWL, 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 GK59 XWL registered?

GK59 XWL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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