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HV59 NHK

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

46,115 mi
Last recorded46,115 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 NHK
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 46,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

power steering reservoir cap missing

Pass 13 Jan 2025 43,618 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 43,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus starting too perish (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 10 Jan 2024 40,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Fail 10 Jan 2024 40,013 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre under inflated

Pass 11 Jan 2023 36,173 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 36,171 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle foot weak (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 31,066 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 31,065 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 25,812 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jan 2021 25,811 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 21,882 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 21,882 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides x2 (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 17,986 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 17,384 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 15,064 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 12,951 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 10,941 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 8,887 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 8,887 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 6,855 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 4,889 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 NHK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HV59 NHK, 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 NHK registered?

HV59 NHK is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is HV59 NHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 NHK shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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