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PF59 ETY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

176,992 mi
Last recorded176,992 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF59 ETY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 176,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 155,382 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 130,416 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 112,478 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 112,478 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 99,973 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 88,008 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 75,495 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 64,672 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 53,069 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 41,446 miles

Rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2015 36,128 miles

Rear wiper split

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall heavily perished

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wall heavily perished

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Rear tyre wall perished

Fail 2 Dec 2015 36,128 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front tyre wall heavily perished

Nearside Rear tyre punctured

Nearside Rear tyre wall perished

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre wall heavily perished

Offside Rear tyre punctured

Offside Rear tyre wall perished

Rear wiper split

Pass 10 Dec 2014 32,130 miles

all 4 tyre side walls perished scuffed

Pass 11 Dec 2013 25,431 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 18,465 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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PF59 ETY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PF59 ETY, 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 PF59 ETY registered?

PF59 ETY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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