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VU59 OUP

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

78,249 mi
Last recorded78,249 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 OUP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 78,249 miles

Front ns and os coil springs contacting in strut towers

osf fog lamp lens broken

Fail 10 Nov 2025 78,249 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front ns and os coil springs contacting in strut towers

osf fog lamp lens broken

Pass 26 Nov 2024 72,615 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange ring slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens missing

Fail 25 Nov 2024 72,610 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded seat mounting area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill corroded seat mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front fog lamp lens missing

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange ring slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 65,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens missing

Fail 21 Nov 2023 65,807 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and bald inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front fog lamp lens missing

Pass 25 Nov 2022 60,539 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section to back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 60,539 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section to back box. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 57,690 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 57,204 miles

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

both front coil springs touching inner wheel arch

Pass 20 Sep 2019 53,478 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 48,308 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 42,016 miles

rear exhaust silencer wrap around surport broken but being surported by repair

Pass 8 Sep 2016 35,948 miles

rear exhaust silencer wrap around clamp corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 30,532 miles

both front tyres cracking / perishing in side wall and edge of tread would advise changing

both rear tyres cracking / perishing in side walls would advise changing

Pass 9 Sep 2014 25,802 miles

All four tyres are slightly perished

Pass 25 Sep 2013 19,429 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 15,321 miles

Main beam tell tale not working

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 OUP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OUP, 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 OUP registered?

VU59 OUP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 5 October 2009.

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The MOT history for VU59 OUP shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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