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PE59 PVL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests38 (27 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate71.1%

Mileage

244,295 mi
Last recorded244,295 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 PVL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

27 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 244,295 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2025 239,035 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2024 231,173 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 221,150 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 221,150 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2023 212,213 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 212,213 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 207,209 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jun 2023 207,209 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Dec 2022 201,815 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jun 2022 190,390 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated upper ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2021 180,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 171,700 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jun 2021 171,700 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Dec 2020 167,846 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 166,164 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 166,154 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 161,524 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre badly worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 153,283 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 144,776 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 136,659 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 136,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 128,792 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2017 119,523 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2017 119,514 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 108,924 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 108,924 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 99,159 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear silencer strap broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 22 Jun 2016 99,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer strap broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 14 Dec 2015 89,264 miles

Offside Rear Indicator slightly discoloured

Pass 25 Jun 2015 80,510 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 71,034 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 71,034 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 22 May 2014 59,520 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 59,511 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 50,699 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 48,670 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 36,224 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in it

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 PVL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.1%.

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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

PE59 PVL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 October 2009.

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