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LG59 BPY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,829 mi
Last recorded121,829 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG59 BPY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 121,829 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inner wall and in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 120,714 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 119,325 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 117,379 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 115,604 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 115,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 105,159 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Aug 2021 105,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Aug 2020 97,321 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Aug 2019 91,518 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 83,765 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Aug 2018 83,765 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Aug 2017 74,200 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 74,200 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2016 66,169 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 66,169 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 56,961 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 48,442 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 39,054 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 39,054 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,707 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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LG59 BPY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LG59 BPY, 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 LG59 BPY registered?

LG59 BPY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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