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MK59 PVT

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,073 mi
Last recorded135,073 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK59 PVT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 135,073 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 124,321 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 124,321 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 114,062 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 100,906 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to check adult seat belt

Fail 2 Sep 2016 100,905 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted unable to check adult seat belt

Pass 21 Sep 2015 89,303 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 88,945 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,007 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 75,007 miles

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

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

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 6 Sep 2013 58,514 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 45,312 miles

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

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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MK59 PVT is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 MK59 PVT, 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 MK59 PVT registered?

MK59 PVT is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2009.

Is MK59 PVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK59 PVT shows 12 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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