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GV58 VUJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,070 mi
Last recorded131,070 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV58 VUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2019 131,070 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 131,070 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 124,403 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 103,519 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 103,519 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 78,706 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 64,923 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 64,923 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 58,481 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 58,481 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 52,994 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 52,994 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 42,907 miles

both rear tyres perishing.

remnants of screen stckers to nearside area of screen.

wear lip to front brake discs.

Fail 27 Jan 2012 42,907 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing.

remnants of screen stckers to nearside area of screen.

wear lip to front brake discs.

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 VUJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

GV58 VUJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 February 2009.

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