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LT59 RSU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,423 mi
Last recorded69,423 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 RSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 69,423 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 68,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2025 68,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 66,516 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 64,543 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2023 64,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 61,366 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 61,360 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 59,850 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 58,655 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 57,784 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 56,511 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 55,128 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 53,650 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 53,650 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,385 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 45,568 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 45,568 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 38,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,702 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 34,542 miles

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

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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LT59 RSU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 LT59 RSU, 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 LT59 RSU registered?

LT59 RSU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is LT59 RSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT59 RSU shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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