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SY59 LGC

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,003 mi
Last recorded118,003 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY59 LGC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 118,003 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 113,986 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 109,733 miles

Central Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 104,117 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 97,695 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 97,695 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,011 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 46,116 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 76,429 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 66,507 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 56,243 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 45,787 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 35,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 35,416 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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SY59 LGC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SY59 LGC, 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 SY59 LGC registered?

SY59 LGC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 November 2009.

Is SY59 LGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY59 LGC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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