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WJ59 VPX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

63,975 mi
Last recorded63,975 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 VPX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 63,975 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 63,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 60,392 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 57,426 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 53,524 miles

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 47,166 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 42,309 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 41,366 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 40,118 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 38,333 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 36,098 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 33,372 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 30,312 miles

slight knock o/s/f no play detected

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,451 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 19,106 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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WJ59 VPX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 WJ59 VPX, 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 WJ59 VPX registered?

WJ59 VPX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 September 2009.

Is WJ59 VPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ59 VPX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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