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HN59 VPU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

152,486 mi
Last recorded152,486 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN59 VPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 152,486 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2022 152,476 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 147,722 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 143,768 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 128,304 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 128,304 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 113,329 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 113,329 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 95,439 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 95,438 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Including slight bind to nearside front brake...... (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 77,072 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,155 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,128 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 44,128 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 37,311 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 37,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside front tyre perishing on inner side E/R/A

Pass 27 Nov 2012 27,411 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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HN59 VPU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HN59 VPU, 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 HN59 VPU registered?

HN59 VPU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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The MOT history for HN59 VPU shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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