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WK59 XPU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,879 mi
Last recorded131,879 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 XPU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 131,879 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 121,644 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 117,669 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 114,353 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 111,805 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2021 111,663 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 105,410 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 105,414 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,991 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 90,804 miles

front disc and pads getting worn

Fail 13 Aug 2018 90,804 miles

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

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

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

front disc and pads getting worn

Pass 20 Sep 2017 86,507 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Rear tyre has cut but not showing cords

Pass 19 Sep 2016 77,928 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 72,576 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 63,926 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 57,472 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 21 Sep 2012 46,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 46,525 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear 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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WK59 XPU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XPU, 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 XPU registered?

WK59 XPU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 September 2009.

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