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GL58 GVU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

139,431 mi
Last recorded139,431 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL58 GVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 139,431 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 135,806 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 125,249 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 125,249 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 113,729 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 109,996 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 109,980 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 97,518 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 97,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 81,446 miles

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge + nail in tread

offside front tyre close to the wear bars

Fail 11 May 2018 81,404 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre worn outer edge + nail in tread

offside front tyre close to the wear bars

Pass 26 Apr 2017 68,571 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 55,860 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 55,860 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2015 43,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 35,404 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 21,942 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

clutch pedal anti slip missing

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 18,537 miles

off side front door mirror glass damaged

Fail 15 Sep 2012 18,537 miles

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

off side front door mirror glass damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2011 13,364 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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GL58 GVU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown 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 GL58 GVU, 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 GL58 GVU registered?

GL58 GVU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 January 2009.

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