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LY59 ADV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,141 mi
Last recorded80,141 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 ADV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2021 80,141 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.80 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended unable to test socket bracket damaged (4.10 (c) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Dec 2020 73,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 29 Nov 2019 66,285 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 59,960 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 53,023 miles

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

Unable to check rear seat-belts due to removal of rear seats

Pass 29 Nov 2016 46,506 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 39,737 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 33,300 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 33,300 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 22,725 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 16,293 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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LY59 ADV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LY59 ADV, 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 LY59 ADV registered?

LY59 ADV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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