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PN59 ZYB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,859 mi
Last recorded77,859 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 ZYB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 77,859 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 77,859 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 76,027 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2024 76,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 73,540 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 73,503 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear /onto flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 70,722 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 70,718 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 67,619 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2020 65,171 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 63,037 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 58,997 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 55,048 miles

Off side rear tyre worn on the outer edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 50,937 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 44,811 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2015 44,808 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 37,533 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 29,973 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 29,973 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 23,174 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 ZYB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZYB, 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 ZYB registered?

PN59 ZYB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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