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VU59 XBB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

130,546 mi
Last recorded130,546 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 XBB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 130,546 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 130,504 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 114,388 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 106,822 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2021 106,819 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 98,722 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 98,722 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 88,773 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 83,011 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 73,929 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2017 73,927 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 69,370 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust box bracket partially detatched

Pass 2 Sep 2015 64,442 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 64,442 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 57,116 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Sep 2013 52,703 miles

offside rear tyre deteriated

rear exhaust hanger excessivly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2013 52,703 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

offside rear tyre deteriated

rear exhaust hanger excessivly corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2012 46,380 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 46,380 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 XBB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XBB, 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 XBB registered?

VU59 XBB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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The MOT history for VU59 XBB shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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