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OY59 FUU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

156,246 mi
Last recorded156,246 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY59 FUU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 156,246 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 145,162 miles

Nearside sill corroded/poor repair

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 145,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside sill corroded/poor repair

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 136,813 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 128,415 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 117,644 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 117,303 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outter Sill Corroded. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 117,299 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play inner rack joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded holled (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 109,275 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2019 109,275 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded holled (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill corroded holled (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 100,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 100,407 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 88,370 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 88,370 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 76,475 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 70,792 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 70,792 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 19 Jul 2014 59,448 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Fail 19 Jul 2014 59,448 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust hanger broken but still adequately supported

Pass 11 Jul 2013 49,097 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 38,891 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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OY59 FUU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FUU, 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 FUU registered?

OY59 FUU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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