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GV58 RXR

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

148,885 mi
Last recorded148,885 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 RXR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 148,885 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 144,347 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 144,347 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 139,678 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 134,336 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 130,318 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 130,318 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 125,734 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Near side and off side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 125,734 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy Near side and off side (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 121,895 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 109,801 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 95,622 miles

Front Both brake discs slightly worn

Fail 26 Oct 2017 95,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Both brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Nov 2016 85,840 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 74,587 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped x 2 (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 74,587 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped x 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 65,890 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,202 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 57,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

185/65/15

Both front tyres walls cracking off side front tyre traed worn on inner edge.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,149 miles

all tyres have wear on outer walls

Pass 15 Dec 2011 41,212 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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GV58 RXR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GV58 RXR, 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 GV58 RXR registered?

GV58 RXR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 January 2009.

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