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WK59 XPV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

65,599 mi
Last recorded65,599 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 XPV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 65,599 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and the axle has signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2026 65,599 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and the axle has signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 61,646 miles

underside needs cleaning back and wax oiling

Fail 14 Jan 2025 61,646 miles

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

underside needs cleaning back and wax oiling

Pass 10 Jan 2024 56,615 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 56,615 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure severely cracked sidewall 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 54,920 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal antislip missing

Fail 13 Jan 2023 54,920 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component pinion on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

clutch pedal antislip missing

Pass 16 Sep 2022 54,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear road wheel corroded

Offside Rear road wheel corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2022 54,334 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel corroded

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

Offside Rear road wheel corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2021 52,736 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from steering rack pinion (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective severely cracked ()

Pass 12 Sep 2020 51,955 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from pinion seal (minor leak) (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective tyre severely cracked and wheel corroded ()

Fail 11 Sep 2020 51,955 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component from pinion seal (minor leak) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,439 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2019 50,439 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported brake hose and metal brake pipe mount corroded off (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 49,223 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 47,828 miles

Spare tyre defective tyre severe cracking ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 46,436 miles

Nearside Rear brake noisey

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 41,831 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement p bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 33,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 26,356 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 20,196 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres perished

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 XPV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WK59 XPV, 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 XPV registered?

WK59 XPV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 September 2009.

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