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PE59 SYV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,241 mi
Last recorded89,241 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE59 SYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 89,241 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight splitting offside and nearside rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nearside front outer sill corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 87,092 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 84,052 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front sill corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 80,121 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 80,121 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 77,030 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2021 77,030 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2020 75,399 miles

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

Nearside mirror missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Aug 2020 75,399 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside mirror missing

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 71,846 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2018 66,190 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2017 60,382 miles

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,656 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 50,559 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 50,559 miles

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

both front tyres cracking

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 45,099 miles

nearside and nearside front tyres cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2013 39,664 miles

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust strap corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 39,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust strap corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2012 31,768 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 SYV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc 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 PE59 SYV, 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 SYV registered?

PE59 SYV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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