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WJ59 WVL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

112,409 mi
Last recorded112,409 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 112,409 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 108,877 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 104,035 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil on minimum

Fail 24 Oct 2023 104,035 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil on minimum

Pass 24 Oct 2022 90,043 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 71,196 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 62,403 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 51,532 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 45,024 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 29,543 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 19,271 miles

Nearside Rear & off side rear & near side front tyre side walls slightly perished

Pass 9 Oct 2015 16,643 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 13,357 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 11,276 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 9,377 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 WVL 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 WVL, 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 WVL registered?

WJ59 WVL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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