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LC59 BXY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

108,863 mi
Last recorded108,863 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 BXY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2022 108,863 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 108,863 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 103,577 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Oct 2021 103,577 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 96,978 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 96,978 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 90,533 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 90,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 81,654 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 73,337 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 65,219 miles

advise offside front tyre wall badly cut but no cords showing.

Fail 24 Oct 2016 65,217 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

advise offside front tyre wall badly cut but no cords showing.

Pass 21 Oct 2015 56,527 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 48,263 miles

Both headlamps misted (patterns faint)

Rear exhaust section support strap broken, corroded, but system secure

Fail 17 Oct 2014 48,263 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both headlamps misted (patterns faint)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Noise noted on rear service brake application

Rear exhaust section support strap broken, corroded, but system secure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 39,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,579 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn/lipped edges-unmeasured.

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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LC59 BXY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LC59 BXY, 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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LC59 BXY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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