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RO59 MGY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

92,501 mi
Last recorded92,501 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO59 MGY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 92,501 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 85,317 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 80,567 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,990 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 73,513 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,987 miles

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

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

exhaust band snapped but exhaust still secure

Fail 5 Aug 2019 69,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65 R15 88h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust band snapped but exhaust still secure

Pass 15 Aug 2018 65,396 miles

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

rear silencer support band corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 65,396 miles

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear silencer support band corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2017 61,032 miles

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

advise rear silencer support band corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2017 610,031 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

advise rear silencer support band corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2016 54,779 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 51,096 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 42,653 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 42,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 34,432 miles

mot under wet conditions

Pass 18 Sep 2012 24,490 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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RO59 MGY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RO59 MGY, 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 RO59 MGY registered?

RO59 MGY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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