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PN59 VPE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,997 mi
Last recorded123,997 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 VPE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 123,997 miles

ABS lamp intermittently coming on, pulsing through brake pedal. Advise investigation

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam image blurred

Interior rear view mirror starting to deteriorate

Slight grease leak off side drive shaft gaiter

Slight play in off side track rod

Fail 4 Dec 2024 123,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Head lamps slightly tarnished, beam image blurred

Interior rear view mirror starting to deteriorate

Slight grease leak off side drive shaft gaiter

Slight play in off side track rod

Pass 21 Nov 2023 120,938 miles

Slight exhaust blow front joint.

Beam image blurry.

Corrosion starting both sills.

Pass 28 Nov 2022 116,733 miles

Exhaust blow @ front joint

Grease leak @ off side drive shaft outer gaiter

Head lamps slightly tarnished

Off side wish bone rear bush starting to split

Pass 24 Nov 2021 114,825 miles

Head lamps slightly tarnished

Off side front wish bone rear bush starting to split

Slight blow @ exhaust down pipe

Fail 24 Nov 2021 114,825 miles

Head lamps slightly tarnished

Off side front wish bone rear bush starting to split

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Slight blow @ exhaust down pipe

Pass 16 Nov 2020 111,474 miles

Both lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split.

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

Slight interaction offside rear lamp.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 109,181 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 109,181 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front subframe surface corrosion

Pass 6 Dec 2018 105,297 miles

Front subframe surface corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2018 105,297 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front subframe surface corrosion

Offside rear hand brake low effort

Pass 10 Jan 2018 101,552 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,374 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 90,374 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 79,904 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2016 79,904 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,738 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,316 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 43,672 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 VPE 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 68.4%.

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 PN59 VPE, 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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PN59 VPE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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