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LY59 CXG

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,580 mi
Last recorded122,580 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2018
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 CXG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2018 122,580 miles

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Nov 2018 122,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched not fitted correctly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting insecure coil spring seating \ coil spring fitted upside down (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured abs wiring (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Dec 2017 119,533 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 114,130 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 114,130 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 104,674 miles

distortion to nearside rear wheel

Fail 21 Dec 2015 104,674 miles

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

distortion to nearside rear wheel

Fail 16 Dec 2014 90,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s front tyrte getting low

Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s front tyrte getting low

Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,808 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 70,808 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 46,280 miles

Both front brake disc slightly worn.

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

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 CXG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 LY59 CXG, 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 CXG registered?

LY59 CXG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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