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WJ59 WVM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,728 mi
Last recorded100,728 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 100,728 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 92,847 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 90,593 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small chip to windscreen

Fail 29 Jan 2024 90,592 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

small chip to windscreen

Pass 16 Jan 2023 85,147 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 81,239 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear P bush n/s and o/s flexing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

wiper performance ?

Fail 1 Feb 2022 81,233 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear P bush n/s and o/s flexing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

wiper performance ?

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,299 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear P bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

spare tyre low on tread ;

Fail 26 Jan 2021 73,299 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear P bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

spare tyre low on tread ;

Pass 27 Jan 2020 64,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

clutch slipping ?

spare tyre defective

Fail 27 Jan 2020 64,141 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

clutch slipping ?

spare tyre defective

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2019 50,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front tyre getting low on tread ;

Fail 11 Jan 2019 50,951 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

offside front tyre getting low on tread ;

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 39,275 miles

rear wiper rubber split

tyres showing signs of old age ;

Fail 22 Jan 2018 39,275 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

rear wiper rubber split

tyres showing signs of old age ;

Pass 4 Oct 2016 37,901 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 32,854 miles

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 24 Sep 2015 32,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 25 Sep 2014 29,230 miles

front bumper damaged

rear tyres have slight age perrishing

Fail 25 Sep 2014 29,230 miles

front bumper damaged

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres have slight age perrishing

Fail 13 Sep 2013 24,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 24,406 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 WVM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 WJ59 WVM, 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 WVM registered?

WJ59 WVM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 October 2009.

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