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LY59 FTO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,797 mi
Last recorded180,797 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 FTO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 180,797 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 173,468 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 160,933 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2024 160,933 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 149,393 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 149,391 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 134,075 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 116,542 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 105,950 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 94,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn very low on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Dec 2018 94,392 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air fresheners removed from mirror ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread worn very low on the outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 84,607 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2016 68,340 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 68,340 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 52,389 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 52,389 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 31 Dec 2014 41,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 41,267 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 31,022 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r tyre has tear

Pass 17 Dec 2013 31,022 miles

n/s/r tyre has tear

Pass 12 Dec 2012 24,156 miles

All frour tyres cracking slightly

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

Front brake discs worn

Nearside 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 FTO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY59 FTO registered?

LY59 FTO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 December 2009.

Is LY59 FTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY59 FTO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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