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VU59 XAT

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

81,377 mi
Last recorded81,377 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 XAT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 81,377 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 81,372 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2025 81,370 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 80,123 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 78,511 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 76,458 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 73,638 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2020 73,619 miles

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

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 71,161 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 71,161 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Dec 2017 67,445 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,463 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 58,805 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 53,810 miles

rear exhaust silencer clamp broken.

Fail 3 Oct 2014 53,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust clamp broken

Pass 9 Sep 2013 46,448 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,064 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 XAT is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XAT, 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 XAT registered?

VU59 XAT is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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