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KV59 GUD

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

118,211 mi
Last recorded118,211 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 GUD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 118,211 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill excessively corroded not in prescribed area

Fail 20 Aug 2026 118,211 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill excessively corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 5 Sep 2025 114,091 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded not in prescribed area

Offside Front Outer sill excessively corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 5 Sep 2024 108,932 miles

Nearside Front Outer sill excessively corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Sep 2023 104,865 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 104,865 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 101,228 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 101,228 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer holed and noisy (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 94,785 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 90,886 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,621 miles

exhaust bracket broken but not insecure

Pass 21 Aug 2018 82,573 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken.

Fail 21 Aug 2018 82,753 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

centre exhaust bracket broken.

Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,898 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 64,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 64,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks exposing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush bottom bush (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 58,019 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 58,019 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres perishing on sidewall

Pass 4 Sep 2014 50,434 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 49,288 miles

both rear tyres and offside front tyre have slight cracking at tread to sidewall joint

Fail 12 Aug 2014 49,288 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

both rear tyres and offside front tyre have slight cracking at tread to sidewall joint

Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,239 miles

o/s steering rack slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2012 30,381 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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KV59 GUD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KV59 GUD, 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 KV59 GUD registered?

KV59 GUD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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