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GV59 FXA

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,673 mi
Last recorded79,673 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 FXA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 79,673 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 74,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 72,012 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 71,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 68,713 miles

Headlights are deteriorating.

Offside rear tyre is worn low (3mm).

Fail 15 Nov 2022 68,502 miles

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

Headlights are deteriorating.

Offside rear tyre is worn low (3mm).

Pass 16 Nov 2021 64,822 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2021 64,822 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 60,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 29 Oct 2020 60,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Nov 2019 57,255 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 52,408 miles

rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 13 Nov 2018 52,397 miles

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

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

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 15 Nov 2017 47,034 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 42,343 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,498 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 36,498 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 31,034 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 24,747 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 24,747 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 19,290 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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GV59 FXA 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 66.7%.

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 GV59 FXA, 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 GV59 FXA registered?

GV59 FXA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 November 2009.

Is GV59 FXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV59 FXA shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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