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PN59 ZZB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,472 mi
Last recorded186,472 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN59 ZZB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 186,472 miles

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Crank seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 186,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges completely smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 174,182 miles

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2024 174,180 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction glue/product on inside of windscreen from a phone/satnav mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 14 Mar 2023 158,295 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 158,274 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction phone holder in centre of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 141,564 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 141,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 126,473 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 126,473 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill in 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 115,590 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and thin. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 115,590 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Dripping off brake back plate. (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill corroded and thin. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre bald on inner edge, suspected nearly through to cords. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 96,695 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 96,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 86,803 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,725 miles

dog cage removed to access seats and seat belts, nsr and centre

Fail 29 Jun 2016 77,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

dog cage removed to access seats and seat belts, nsr and centre

Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,413 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 69,407 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2013 56,024 miles

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

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

tail pipe bracket broken

Pass 15 Oct 2012 45,852 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 ZZB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 ZZB, 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 ZZB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 November 2009.

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