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VN59 DUJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,174 mi
Last recorded88,174 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 DUJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 88,174 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has small cuts but not deep enough to reach ply/cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 88,148 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has small cuts but not deep enough to reach ply/cord. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 82,729 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

unable to see condition of both outer brake pads

Pass 1 Mar 2022 78,677 miles

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))

tracking is needed due to slight front tyre wear.

Pass 12 Nov 2020 73,273 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,153 miles

Offside Rear light unit slightly damaged

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 16 Nov 2018 63,447 miles

Offside Rear light lens cracked

fuel filler flap missing

Fail 15 Nov 2018 63,447 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens cracked

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 21 Nov 2017 58,086 miles

Offside Rear fuel flap missing

Offside Rear lens cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2016 50,568 miles

fuel flap missing

Fail 18 Nov 2016 50,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bold on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported box (7.1.1)

Rear number plate loose

fuel flap missing

Pass 19 Nov 2015 43,487 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

petrol flap missing

Pass 14 Nov 2014 35,996 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 35,996 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 30,173 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL CUT

Fail 13 Nov 2013 30,173 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F TYRE OUTER WALL CUT

Pass 16 Nov 2012 23,205 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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VN59 DUJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VN59 DUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VN59 DUJ registered?

VN59 DUJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 November 2009.

Is VN59 DUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN59 DUJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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