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VN59 KXY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,311 mi
Last recorded131,311 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN59 KXY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 131,311 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 130,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

this vehicle has a engine misfire, not affecting emissions at time of test

Pass 31 Jul 2020 130,468 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 130,458 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 129,835 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s rear service brake and parking brake in need of attention

Pass 23 Jul 2018 129,092 miles

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2017 128,324 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,789 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to fully inspect n/s rear seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 123,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to fully inspect n/s rear seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2015 117,372 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to fully inspect n/s rear seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2015 117,372 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to fully inspect n/s rear seatbelt due to child seat being fitted

Fail 29 Jul 2014 110,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

metal in tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2014 110,674 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

metal in tread of n/s/r tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2013 110,622 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 110,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 82,042 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 KXY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KXY, 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 VN59 KXY registered?

VN59 KXY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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