MOT Status
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106,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust mounting defective gearbox mount corroded & split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front suspension arms rear bushes worn & bonding splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
nearside parking brake cable, outer casing split
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust downpipe/gearbox mount corroded & split (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from nearside front driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front suspension arms, rear bushes worn & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
front wipers worn
nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to nearside front corroded @ brake hose joint area (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Exhaust mounting defective exhaust downpipe/gearbox mount corroded & split (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from nearside front driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front suspension arms, rear bushes worn & split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
front wipers worn
nearside rear handbrake cable outer casing starting to split
Nearside Front track rod end gaiter perished
both front lower arm rear bushes slight splitting
offside front steering rack gaiter perished
Offside Rear Outer sill accident damaged - not structural or holed
service due light on dash
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Outer sill accident damaged - not structural or holed
service due light on dash
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded rear axle offside brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front cv boots loose/insecure on cv joints (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear number plate lights not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside & offside outer sills corroded, split & holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight noise at front
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear at clips (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
slight noise at front
Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
rear tyres slight perished and cracking through treads
slight damp at steering rack area
Brake lining(s) wearing thin front brake pads approx. 4mm - (3.5.1g)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal slight PAS fluid leak at offside front steering rack area (2.3.3b)
nearside front tyre wearing/bald on outer edge, advise replacement
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
fuel cap cover flap missing
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
fuel cap cover flap missing
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 3mm (4.1.E.1)
front tyres worn on edges
rear exhaust band repaired
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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ST59 AEV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 ST59 AEV, 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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ST59 AEV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 2009.
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