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VO59 UAU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

203,588 mi
Last recorded203,588 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO59 UAU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 203,588 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 May 2024 203,558 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 191,141 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 May 2023 191,141 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 171,902 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 171,902 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 151,807 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 151,807 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2020 138,113 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jun 2020 138,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 May 2019 125,299 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 106,568 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 106,568 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2017 88,507 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 88,507 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2016 72,519 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 53,486 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 53,486 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

uneven tyre wear on front suggest track inspection

Pass 29 May 2014 30,674 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 26,627 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 1 Oct 2013 26,627 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 29 Sep 2012 19,468 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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VO59 UAU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 VO59 UAU, 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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VO59 UAU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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