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RV59 LNY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

59,344 mi
Last recorded59,344 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 LNY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 59,344 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 59,344 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 54,406 miles

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 54,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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 Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 51,037 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 49,654 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 47,246 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 47,246 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 43,443 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 43,443 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater missing lens (1.4.A.2b)

Front brake pads appear low on guides?

Pass 25 Aug 2016 38,454 miles

Rear silencer strap corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 29,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEAR SIDE TYRES PERISHING

Fail 3 Sep 2015 29,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEAR SIDE TYRES PERISHING

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 23,665 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 19,338 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 14,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 LNY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LNY, 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 LNY registered?

RV59 LNY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 September 2009.

Is RV59 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV59 LNY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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