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VU59 HNW

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

37,462 mi
Last recorded37,462 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 HNW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 37,462 miles

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All

Pass 12 Aug 2025 37,322 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All

Fail 12 Aug 2025 37,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All

Pass 21 Aug 2024 36,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 36,183 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 36,183 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 34,877 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 33,540 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 32,209 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 30,096 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 30,096 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 29,042 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 29,042 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 27,036 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,113 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 21,167 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2014 16,628 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 13,625 miles

O/S/F fog light lense missing

Pass 28 Aug 2012 10,868 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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VU59 HNW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel 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 VU59 HNW, 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 VU59 HNW registered?

VU59 HNW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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