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PN59 SYF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,178 mi
Last recorded75,178 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 SYF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 75,178 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Borderline excessive (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2025 73,971 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 73,970 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements Will not switch off without turning all lamps off (4.5.3 (a))

Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 72,113 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 70,120 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Sep 2022 67,590 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 67,590 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/6515 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/6515 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 64,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 62,146 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 62,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 59,968 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,459 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear wiper defective

Fail 31 Aug 2018 56,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear wiper defective

Pass 25 Aug 2017 53,756 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 50,554 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

wipers smearing

Pass 28 Aug 2015 46,502 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 46,502 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,987 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 34,763 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 27,318 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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PN59 SYF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PN59 SYF, 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 PN59 SYF registered?

PN59 SYF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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