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GV59 SWK

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,190 mi
Last recorded88,190 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV59 SWK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,190 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 84,243 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2018 84,208 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 May 2017 72,010 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2017 72,010 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear Silencer Mounting Bracket Broken (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 59,658 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded+bracket broken (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 4 Jun 2016 59,658 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded+bracket broken (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 2 Jun 2015 48,202 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 48,202 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2014 38,300 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damage to the offside front wing and bumper.

nearside airbag is turned off.

Fail 7 Jun 2014 38,300 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

damage to the offside front wing and bumper.

nearside airbag is turned off.

Pass 5 Jun 2013 29,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 29,028 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 SWK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SWK, 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 SWK registered?

GV59 SWK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is GV59 SWK safe to buy?

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