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HV59 UEB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,749 mi
Last recorded112,749 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 112,749 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2025 104,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 101,498 miles

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective Dogbone mount

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear door damaged but safe

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2024 101,498 miles

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

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

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

Central Lower Gearbox mounting defective Dogbone mount

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear door damaged but safe

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 99,016 miles

nearside rear door damaged but safe

Fail 4 Sep 2023 99,016 miles

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

nearside rear door damaged but safe

Pass 8 Sep 2022 92,238 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 92,238 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 87,412 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 83,731 miles

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

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

nearside rear door damaged but safe

Pass 24 Sep 2019 80,985 miles

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 80,985 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb faded (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door deteriorated but not likely to cause injury (9.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light unit damaged insurcure

nearside front and offside front tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Sep 2018 78,135 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Sep 2017 75,132 miles

damage to n/s/r door but working ok

Fail 20 Sep 2017 75,132 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage to n/s/r door but working ok

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,694 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 68,694 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 63,307 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 57,342 miles

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

advise both rear tyres perished and cracked close to x/s

Fail 1 Sep 2014 57,342 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise both rear tyres perished and cracked close to x/s

Pass 25 Sep 2013 51,547 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,496 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 UEB 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 UEB, 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 UEB registered?

HV59 UEB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2009.

Is HV59 UEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV59 UEB 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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