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OV59 GWZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,607 mi
Last recorded134,607 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 GWZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2023 134,607 miles

engine oil level is low

nearside front wiper blade in poor condition

nearside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

slight engine oil leak evident

Pass 8 Mar 2022 132,377 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside and offside front suspension p-bushes are becoming weak

nearside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2022 132,365 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside rear handbrake cable in poor condition

Pass 22 Jan 2021 127,009 miles

both the front tyres are perished and worn on the inner shoulders

front number plate in poor condition

rear handbrake cables in poor condition

Fail 21 Jan 2021 127,006 miles

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

both the front tyres are perished and worn on the inner shoulders

front number plate in poor condition

rear handbrake cables in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2019 122,845 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 122,845 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 114,218 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Dec 2018 114,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 98,425 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 98,425 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 84,396 miles

noise from cambelt area

Pass 15 Dec 2015 70,314 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 56,761 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 46,303 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 46,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 37,218 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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OV59 GWZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV59 GWZ, 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 OV59 GWZ registered?

OV59 GWZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 December 2009.

Is OV59 GWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 GWZ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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