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SP59 PZA

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

48,553 mi
Last recorded48,553 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 PZA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 48,553 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 48,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 47,857 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded on limit (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at flexi corroded on limit (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 46,660 miles

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Jan 2024 46,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexi to hub (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2022 42,443 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 41,196 miles

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

Middle box outer skin corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 39,431 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 39,431 miles

Exhaust system insecure Silencer securing band broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Visible through cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 36,595 miles

Nearside Front perished and cracked. 195/65R15.

Nearside Rear perished and cracked. 195/65R15.

Offside Front perished and cracked. 195/65R15.

Offside Rear perished and cracked. 195/65R15.

Fail 29 Apr 2019 36,595 miles

Nearside Front perished and cracked. 195/65R15.

Nearside Rear perished and cracked. 195/65R15.

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front perished and cracked. 195/65R15.

Offside Rear perished and cracked. 195/65R15.

Pass 9 Apr 2018 34,290 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 31,757 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 28,133 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,949 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 23,757 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 23,754 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Apr 2013 20,787 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 16,953 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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SP59 PZA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 SP59 PZA, 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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SP59 PZA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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