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HY59 HYW

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,829 mi
Last recorded96,829 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY59 HYW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 96,829 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 90,808 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 85,888 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Feb 2024 85,888 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 80,563 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 76,496 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 76,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 h (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting modified so the suspension is likely to fail other components (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2021 71,827 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 71,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 67,292 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Feb 2020 67,292 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2019 61,874 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 56,728 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 56,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 50,907 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,926 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 34,239 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 34,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 27,564 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 21,572 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 HYW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HY59 HYW, 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 HYW registered?

HY59 HYW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2009.

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