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LV59 GHY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,410 mi
Last recorded133,410 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV59 GHY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 133,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 128,550 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Oct 2022 128,549 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 123,932 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 123,932 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 119,386 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 119,386 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 116,710 miles

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2019 116,709 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2018 108,415 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 96,699 miles

Front suspension arm rear mount bushes deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear-advise renewal

Fail 9 Oct 2017 96,694 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Front suspension arm rear mount bushes deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Front tyre inner treads worn low-ADVISE IMMEDIATE RENEWAL/TRACKING CHECK.

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal anti slip showing signs of wear-advise renewal

Pass 12 Oct 2016 85,055 miles

Front suspension arm rear bushes deteriated-not resulting in excessive free play.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 72,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs lipped.

Front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Pass 8 Oct 2014 60,771 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive movement.

Pass 16 Oct 2013 48,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs partly worn.

Fail 16 Oct 2013 48,489 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake discs partly worn.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 35,675 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 15 Oct 2012 35,675 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 GHY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 GHY, 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 GHY registered?

LV59 GHY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 16 October 2009.

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