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MT59 BGU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,149 mi
Last recorded78,149 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT59 BGU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 78,149 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 78,146 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 68,291 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 61,504 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 61,504 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 55,042 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 55,041 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 47,113 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2019 47,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 35,842 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 35,842 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 28,920 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 26,636 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 22,348 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2015 22,348 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracks in tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracks in tyre (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to cracks in tyres (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 18,414 miles

cracks in tyres

Pass 11 Nov 2013 14,690 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 10,940 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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MT59 BGU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 MT59 BGU, 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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MT59 BGU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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