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PE59 OWA

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,459 mi
Last recorded87,459 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 OWA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2024 87,459 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 87,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2023 82,843 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 82,843 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2022 76,143 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 69,188 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 63,559 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2020 63,559 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 58,630 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2019 58,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2018 53,086 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2018 53,086 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2017 47,250 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 41,908 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 35,140 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 26,917 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 26,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 21,516 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 21,514 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r slight cracking to in ner edge of tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2012 15,414 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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PE59 OWA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 PE59 OWA, 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 PE59 OWA registered?

PE59 OWA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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