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GY59 ZFR

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,933 mi
Last recorded138,933 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY59 ZFR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 138,933 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 138,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 133,891 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 127,724 miles

front lower arm rear bushes both sides split near limit but movement not excessive at time of test

rear exhaust band/mount missing but system secure at time of test

steering rack leaking near to limit

Fail 9 Nov 2021 127,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

front lower arm rear bushes both sides split near limit but movement not excessive at time of test

nearside rear lamp lens damaged to the limit

rear exhaust band/mount missing but system secure at time of test

steering rack leaking near to limit

windscreen wipers very dirty

Pass 12 Nov 2020 119,894 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to streak / smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to streak / smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear mounting bushes deteriorated near to the limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres have worn smooth on the outer shoulder areas (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Nov 2020 119,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour has deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb colour has deteriorated (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to streak / smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens damaged (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to streak / smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms rear mounting bushes deteriorated near to the limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH front tyres have worn smooth on the outer shoulder areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 106,102 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 89,040 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 75,317 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 60,214 miles

both rear lamps damaged repaired

Fail 8 Nov 2016 60,211 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

both rear lamps damaged repaired

Pass 16 Nov 2015 48,832 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 26 Nov 2014 38,229 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 27,859 miles

PAS system weaping slightly near ram

front tyres perished, cracks exposed underload

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 15 Nov 2012 19,690 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 19,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GY59 ZFR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY59 ZFR, 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 GY59 ZFR registered?

GY59 ZFR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 December 2009.

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