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SL59 CXZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

55,230 mi
Last recorded55,230 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL59 CXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 55,230 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 53,112 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2024 51,142 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 49,617 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 48,271 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jul 2021 46,661 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Jul 2020 44,324 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 41,553 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 38,189 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 33,897 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 31,465 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective heavily cracked and cords exposed, is dangerous for road use

Fail 13 Sep 2016 31,464 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front outer c.v joint gaiters insecure (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective heavily cracked and cords exposed, is dangerous for road use

Pass 16 Sep 2015 29,296 miles

Centre Rear exhaust hanger broken but exhaust is still adequately supported.

Pass 2 Sep 2014 26,295 miles

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

all 4 tyre sidewalls heavily perished and nsf tyre soft

rear exhaust hanger and rubber missing but exhaust secure

Pass 2 Sep 2013 23,024 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 23,024 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 19,623 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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SL59 CXZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 SL59 CXZ, 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 SL59 CXZ registered?

SL59 CXZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2009.

Is SL59 CXZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL59 CXZ shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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