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HY59 HYJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,583 mi
Last recorded81,583 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 HYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 81,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2025 76,797 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 71,162 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft / diff oil seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2024 71,159 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened shock absorber spring seat corroded & holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft / diff oil seal leaking slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 61,422 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 61,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested near and offside (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,378 miles

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

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

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

power steering reservoir cap missing

Pass 9 Sep 2021 58,107 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 56,060 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2019 54,581 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 54,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 52,758 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 51,305 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 49,992 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 49,992 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear silencer (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 45,935 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 35,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 26,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 18,373 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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HY59 HYJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red 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 HY59 HYJ, 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 HY59 HYJ registered?

HY59 HYJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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