MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Crank seal? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))
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 ()
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
dog cage removed to access seats and seat belts, nsr and centre
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
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust bracket corroded
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
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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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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