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HV59 EGF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,411 mi
Last recorded89,411 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 EGF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 89,411 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S + O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 26 May 2026 89,411 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S + O/S (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn N/S + O/S (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 80,015 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 80,015 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 67,871 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2023 59,016 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 59,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2022 47,046 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 39,088 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 36,869 miles

Offside door mirror in poor condition.

Pass 12 Aug 2019 35,001 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 31,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2018 31,475 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 29,274 miles

Rear exhaust mounting corroded & in poor condition.

Pass 25 Aug 2016 27,450 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 25,291 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 22,049 miles

tyres perishing /splitting

Pass 22 Aug 2013 17,565 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 13,692 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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HV59 EGF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HV59 EGF, 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 HV59 EGF registered?

HV59 EGF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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