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OY59 FUM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,169 mi
Last recorded130,169 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 FUM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 130,169 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 125,658 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 125,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 124,755 miles

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

Rear Exhaust clamp cracked.

Pass 27 Jul 2022 121,860 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 119,800 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 117,290 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 117,285 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 114,948 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 114,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 110,630 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 110,630 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 103,074 miles

2 x Rear child seats

Fail 7 Aug 2017 103,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both - Wipers not checked for clearing screen (8.2.3)

2 x Rear child seats

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,392 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2016 93,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,118 miles

Child seats fitted to both rear seats

Pass 15 Sep 2014 70,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf tyre worn on both edges

Fail 15 Sep 2014 70,928 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

osf tyre worn on both edges

Pass 16 Sep 2013 59,275 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsf tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Sep 2012 39,454 miles

offside front tyre 3-4mm of tread left

rear silencer strap corroded

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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OY59 FUM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc 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 OY59 FUM, 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 OY59 FUM registered?

OY59 FUM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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