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VU59 XBR

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

116,207 mi
Last recorded116,207 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU59 XBR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 116,207 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 116,042 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 111,190 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 111,181 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords center 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 103,512 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 103,512 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 93,099 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 93,099 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 84,507 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Sep 2017 84,507 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 75,529 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 75,529 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 64,758 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 54,381 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 54,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 41,493 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 41,493 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,909 miles

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

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 XBR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XBR, 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 XBR registered?

VU59 XBR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 September 2009.

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