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GU59 JBY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

157,950 mi
Last recorded157,950 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 JBY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2026 157,950 miles

Both headlights slightly diffused

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill covered with filler, unable to determine strength (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2025 151,507 miles

Both headlights slightly diffused

Nearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill covered in filler, unable to determine strength (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 144,345 miles

Both headlights slightly diffused

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front outer sill corroded, nearing seat mounting area.

Fail 20 Sep 2024 144,339 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights slightly diffused

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering rack end joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside front outer sill corroded, nearing seat mounting area.

Pass 25 Sep 2023 133,329 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside outer sill full of filler but seams solid

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2023 133,328 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside outer sill full of filler but seams solid

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

Offside outer sill corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2022 119,096 miles

Nearside Front outer sill has filler in it but seams solid

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2022 119,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Nearside Front outer sill has filler in it but seams solid

Offside Front outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2021 110,202 miles

Nearside outer sill has filler in it

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 110,202 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside outer sill has filler in it

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 100,229 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 100,228 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 91,786 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 80,775 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 80,771 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 70,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 70,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,439 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 63,428 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 50,779 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 41,012 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 41,012 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 33,901 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 26,374 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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GU59 JBY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GU59 JBY, 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 GU59 JBY registered?

GU59 JBY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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