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VU59 HRN

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,067 mi
Last recorded64,067 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 HRN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 64,067 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2026 64,063 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 60,494 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 57,533 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 57,533 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2023 52,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 47,077 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 43,187 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 40,398 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 40,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 36,768 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 32,273 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 27,166 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 23,704 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 20,730 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 17,700 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 13,779 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 13,776 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 9,898 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 HRN is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc 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 VU59 HRN, 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 VU59 HRN registered?

VU59 HRN is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2009.

Is VU59 HRN safe to buy?

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