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VE59 EHP

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

34,803 mi
Last recorded34,803 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 EHP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 34,803 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2026 34,801 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 25,708 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 25,465 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 24,565 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 20,825 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 18,622 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel [drumstick] (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 18,622 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel [drumstick] (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 16,119 miles

Chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2019 15,243 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 15,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 13,744 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 13,416 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 13,416 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 12,982 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 12,096 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 11,350 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 10,171 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 8,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VE59 EHP 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 78.9%.

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 VE59 EHP, 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 VE59 EHP registered?

VE59 EHP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 December 2009.

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