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PN59 ZUD

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,321 mi
Last recorded96,321 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 ZUD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2024 96,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 91,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outersill excessively corroded (not within prescribed area)

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 91,813 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front outersill excessively corroded (not within prescribed area)

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 85,766 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 85,766 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 79,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2021 79,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside outer sill corroded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2020 74,074 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2020 74,074 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 68,042 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 62,822 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Sep 2017 56,673 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 56,673 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,695 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 19 Sep 2016 50,636 miles

Centre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 44,657 miles

front brake pads & discs nearing service limit.

Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,489 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 39,489 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 34,866 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 34,861 miles

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 26,215 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 ZUD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PN59 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

PN59 ZUD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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