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PN59 ZVE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

59,473 mi
Last recorded59,473 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 ZVE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 59,473 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes' on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

backbox casing strap corroded

general underside corrosion

Fail 13 May 2026 59,473 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes' on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush on both sides (5.3.2 (c))

backbox casing strap corroded

general underside corrosion

Pass 6 May 2025 57,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 56,633 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 55,074 miles

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

offside rear inner sill slightly corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 27 Apr 2023 55,055 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

offside rear inner sill slightly corroding

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 5 May 2022 54,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

front exhaust silencer corroding

nearside and offside rear shock absorber casings corroding

offside rear inner sill slightly corroding

Pass 6 May 2021 52,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

offside front headlamp lens getting perished

Pass 9 Oct 2019 52,790 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 52,711 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,447 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,262 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 51,262 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 49,600 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,660 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,571 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 35,559 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 30,470 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 30,470 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 ZVE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 PN59 ZVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PN59 ZVE registered?

PN59 ZVE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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