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WK59 VBP

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

81,668 mi
Last recorded81,668 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 VBP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 81,668 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2025 81,232 miles

Offside Front Upper suspension mount noisy when turning lock to lock

Pass 5 Sep 2024 78,574 miles

Offside Front top suspension mount noise when turning

headlight aims only just met requirements

Fail 5 Sep 2024 78,572 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect misted lenses (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front top suspension mount noise when turning

Pass 14 Sep 2023 76,320 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2022 73,792 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 2 Sep 2022 73,792 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 71,353 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 69,083 miles

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides rear (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle lateral bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering pipes oily

Fail 16 Sep 2020 69,083 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides rear (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle lateral bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

power steering pipes oily

Pass 11 Sep 2019 66,885 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing on sidewall (185/65r15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2019 66,882 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking/perishing on sidewall (185/65r15) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe to rack seals (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 62,879 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge of tread ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on both edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 59,562 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front tyre feathering on outer edge/shoulder of tread

Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,703 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 51,659 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 47,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,594 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 31,723 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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WK59 VBP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WK59 VBP, 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 WK59 VBP registered?

WK59 VBP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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