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RV59 LNU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,140 mi
Last recorded52,140 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 LNU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 52,140 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2025 50,974 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 50,260 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 49,431 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 48,032 miles

Outer side of centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2021 47,225 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 47,225 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 45,251 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 43,959 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 43,959 miles

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 39,346 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 32,603 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2016 32,603 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 25,844 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

all four tyres sidewalls perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2014 18,981 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 11,240 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2012 8,406 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 LNU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RV59 LNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV59 LNU registered?

RV59 LNU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 September 2009.

Is RV59 LNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 LNU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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