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HG59 FGU

2009 Citroen Xsara

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

161,508 mi
Last recorded161,508 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG59 FGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 161,508 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2025 156,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 148,370 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills corroded at front

Fail 4 Sep 2024 148,370 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills corroded at front

Pass 12 Sep 2023 140,157 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills corroded at front

Fail 12 Sep 2023 140,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

both outer sills corroded at front

Pass 30 Aug 2022 131,472 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front and n/s/r tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2021 122,544 miles

n/s outer sill damaged

Fail 20 Aug 2021 122,544 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

n/s outer sill damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,921 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 112,130 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 103,634 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 94,250 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,733 miles

back box corroding

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Oct 2015 78,221 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre worn outside edge

front number plate small cracks

nearside mirror cover missing

rear exhaust box corroded and strap broked due to corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2014 66,731 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 56,300 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 44,573 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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HG59 FGU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG59 FGU, 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 HG59 FGU registered?

HG59 FGU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 November 2009.

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