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VU59 HTE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2024
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,634 mi
Last recorded94,634 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2023 94,634 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 83,634 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,935 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 64,709 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 64,694 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 64,685 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 61,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 50,377 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on inner edge

Fail 12 Aug 2013 50,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/r tyre slightly perished on inner edge

Pass 21 Aug 2012 38,714 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 HTE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HTE, 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 HTE registered?

VU59 HTE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is VU59 HTE safe to buy?

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