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MT59 VXW

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

88,510 mi
Last recorded88,510 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 88,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing.

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Body not fully secure body sill (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam and its associated parts. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 85,122 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 81,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack ? (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 81,555 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack ? (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 77,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished at the base of its tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both exhaust silencers are deteriorated but are not blowing

Pass 5 Mar 2022 74,287 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 70,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing

Pass 15 Feb 2020 67,997 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer is deteriorated but is not blowing and the front mounting bracket is corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2019 61,436 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,968 miles

Intermediate exhaust pipe mounting broken off

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 46,021 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 37,911 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 34,690 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 34,690 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 29,248 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 22,118 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 VXW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MT59 VXW, 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 VXW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 December 2009.

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