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LR59 RBF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,622 mi
Last recorded96,622 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR59 RBF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 96,622 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 96,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 88,726 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 88,687 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 84,047 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 84,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,958 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 78,924 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 75,556 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 75,553 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 70,524 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall various damage also BALD outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 Oct 2020 70,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Fit new BLB501 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall various damage also BALD outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 66,092 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 60,533 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 60,519 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 Actual value 1.99 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 54,065 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 47,623 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 47,623 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 41,216 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 33,297 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 33,256 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 25,234 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 17,480 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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LR59 RBF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 LR59 RBF, 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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LR59 RBF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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