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LV59 CSX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,470 mi
Last recorded85,470 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 CSX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 85,470 miles
Fail 23 May 2025 85,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2024 83,119 miles

Both headlamps deteriorating

Pass 26 May 2023 79,912 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 76,745 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 74,135 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 70,038 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2020 70,038 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 63,573 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 58,063 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 58,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge lifting showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on tread and outer edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 51,087 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2017 51,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint area[ at cold] (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 12 Sep 2016 44,904 miles

Front both front tyres sidewalls scuffed

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

Pass 10 Sep 2015 38,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre sidewall scuffed

rear exh strap corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2015 38,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and sidewall scuffed (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre sidewall scuffed

rear exh strap corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2014 32,872 miles

both rear tyres wearing low/sidewalls scuffed

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2013 25,561 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 25,561 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2012 19,133 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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LV59 CSX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LV59 CSX, 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 LV59 CSX registered?

LV59 CSX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is LV59 CSX safe to buy?

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