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LC59 UWV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

69,038 mi
Last recorded69,038 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 UWV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 69,038 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2026 69,038 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to blowing exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 64,821 miles

exhaust system corroded /small blow on back box

Pass 26 Feb 2024 60,580 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulder

Fail 19 Feb 2024 60,544 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on shoulder

Pass 13 Feb 2023 55,277 miles

Nearside Front door damaged

Offside Front fog lamp glass smashed

Pass 17 Feb 2022 50,107 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

gear box drive shaft oil seal leaking

tyre size 185/65/15

Fail 17 Feb 2022 50,107 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure back box band (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords split and naileld (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner shoulder

gear box drive shaft oil seal leaking

tyre size 185/65/15

Pass 16 Feb 2021 45,236 miles

Offside Front c v boot damp

Fail 16 Feb 2021 45,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear p bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front c v boot damp

Pass 25 Feb 2020 40,942 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front cv boot damp

Pass 12 Feb 2019 33,541 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective back box mount band (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 26,958 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 23,675 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 20,891 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2015 20,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 18,533 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 20 Dec 2014 18,533 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Dec 2013 15,266 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 12,316 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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LC59 UWV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc 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 LC59 UWV, 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 UWV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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