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VU59 XAH

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,871 mi
Last recorded121,871 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 XAH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 121,871 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 121,757 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 118,042 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 115,273 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 112,962 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 108,187 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 108,187 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 102,492 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 102,492 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 70,364 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Oct 2016 70,364 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 59,356 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 59,356 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 48,824 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 40,740 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 40,740 miles

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

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 29,041 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 XAH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU59 XAH, 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 XAH registered?

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

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