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RE59 DYS

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,341 mi
Last recorded161,341 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE59 DYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2022 161,341 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front sill rusty outside prescribed areas

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 147,154 miles

Front of both sills blistering

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 147,154 miles

Front of both sills blistering

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack behind mirror (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 135,847 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 117,443 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2019 117,443 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 100,712 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 100,712 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 May 2017 93,023 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 90,659 miles

Nearside Front Side panel is slightly damaged

Nearside Rear Door is slightly damaged.

Rear Bumper is slightly damaged.

Pass 14 Nov 2015 83,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit, 1.6mm and smooth on the outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer support band corroded and broken.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn to limit 1.6mm and smooth on the outer edge. (4.1.E.1)

Spare wheel missing.

Unable to see condition of front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 75,009 miles

Nearside rear sill damaged

Rear exhaust box hanger broken but exhaust still being supported

Rear wiper split

Pass 14 Nov 2013 64,470 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 64,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 51,625 miles

rear number plate contaminated.....

wipers smear.....

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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RE59 DYS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 64,294 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RE59 DYS, 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 RE59 DYS registered?

RE59 DYS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 November 2009.

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