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LT59 RVE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

49,121 mi
Last recorded49,121 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT59 RVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 49,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded but still secure and a minor leak of exhaust gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 49,059 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 49,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking near fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 48,940 miles

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement axle mount bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear arms corroding (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 48,818 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 48,552 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2022 48,538 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 48,238 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes worn on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks in tyre tread area on both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 47,470 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 46,017 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bearings stiff in operation found turning lock to lock on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 43,768 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top mount bearing stiff in operation ( lock to lock)

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 40,997 miles

Cracks in all tyre walls

Pass 8 Aug 2016 37,835 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 34,183 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 29,298 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 24,344 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 24,344 miles

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

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

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

CRACKS IN WALLS O/S/FRONT TYRE

Fail 15 Aug 2012 19,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,126 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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LT59 RVE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RVE, 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 RVE registered?

LT59 RVE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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