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GU59 OAP

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,909 mi
Last recorded104,909 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU59 OAP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2024 104,909 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Jun 2024 104,909 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 101,004 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 101,004 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 97,936 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 97,924 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cuts and worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear and offside rear ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 94,309 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2021 94,244 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Jun 2020 89,242 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 85,708 miles

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Rear tyre perrishing

Pass 2 Jan 2018 81,402 miles

outer sills slightly soft and blistered ok at time of test with corrosion assessment tool

Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,818 miles

O/s/f upper suspension mount sticky

Rear exhaust silencer clamp broken but secure

Fail 12 Dec 2016 71,818 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f upper suspension mount sticky

Rear exhaust silencer clamp broken but secure

Pass 29 Dec 2015 58,619 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 58,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Also slit in tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 50,627 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 41,454 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 40,977 miles

front inner pads look low

Fail 28 Aug 2013 40,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front inner pads look low

Pass 30 Aug 2012 31,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 OAP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OAP, 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 OAP registered?

GU59 OAP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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