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LS59 YRE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

81,145 mi
Last recorded81,145 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS59 YRE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2026 81,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 74,915 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2025 74,915 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2024 68,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close to limit very bad outer edge 185/65/15h (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 62,135 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged looks to have been run flat. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 58,106 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 58,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 54,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 52,878 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 48,777 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 48,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2017 46,751 miles

Offside rear tyre:- cracking on outer sidewall.

Fail 11 Oct 2017 46,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear tyre:- cracking on outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Oct 2016 44,050 miles

Both rear tyres:- cracking on outer sidewalls.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 44,050 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear tyres:- cracking on outer sidewalls.

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Oct 2015 41,933 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEAR

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DETERIATION

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD DETERIATION

Fail 9 Oct 2015 41,933 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT BRAKE DISCS WEAR

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL DETERIATION

OFF SIDE REAR TYRE INNER TREAD DETERIATION

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 10 Oct 2014 38,423 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 38,423 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 30,740 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 23,141 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 23,141 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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LS59 YRE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 LS59 YRE, 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 LS59 YRE registered?

LS59 YRE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 October 2009.

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