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OY59 ZZA

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

90,522 mi
Last recorded90,522 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 90,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 90,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 85,242 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2023 78,605 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 72,771 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 72,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 65,157 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2021 65,155 miles

Central Rear Spare wheel likely to become detached (6.1.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush splitting/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,097 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 54,502 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 47,838 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,857 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 41,451 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 38,417 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 34,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres badly perished/cracking

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres badly perished/cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2014 34,216 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres badly perished/cracking

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres badly perished/cracking

Pass 17 Sep 2013 29,186 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 25,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 25,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 ZZA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 OY59 ZZA, 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 ZZA registered?

OY59 ZZA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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