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RV59 GTY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,955 mi
Last recorded104,955 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 GTY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 104,955 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 95,937 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing on outside edge

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 87,292 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 87,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer strap (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 80,980 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2020 80,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front exhaust mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear silencer mount broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 74,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Fail 18 Sep 2019 74,746 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust bracket broken, exhaust still secure

Pass 18 Sep 2018 65,692 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Sep 2018 65,692 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly distorted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective metal clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 57,953 miles

Exhaust hanger broken

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2016 50,299 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre split to inner side wall

rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 22 Sep 2016 50,299 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

exhaust corroded

offside front tyre split to inner side wall

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 17 Sep 2015 42,547 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 34,239 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2014 34,239 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre perished/cracked

Pass 23 Sep 2013 26,697 miles

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

both front tyres deteriorated/cracking

cuts and deterioration to both rear tyres

Pass 20 Sep 2012 20,819 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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RV59 GTY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV59 GTY, 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 RV59 GTY registered?

RV59 GTY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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