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WN59 URW

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,016 mi
Last recorded139,016 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN59 URW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2017 139,016 miles

front brake discs becoming corroded

high level brake light bulb in-op

rear brake discs becoming corroded

rear brake pads very low (recommend replacing ASAP)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 133,799 miles

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

offside headlight unit slightly insecure

Fail 23 Nov 2016 133,799 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

offside headlight unit slightly insecure

Pass 16 May 2016 121,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers becoming poor condition

engine management light on

offside front headlight slightly insecure (top bracket snapped)

Fail 16 May 2016 121,733 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front wipers becoming poor condition

engine management light on

offside front headlight slightly insecure (top bracket snapped)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 107,127 miles

centre seatbelt stalk has repair tape on cover,but not impairing function

Pass 10 Jun 2015 98,965 miles

both front anti roll bar end links becoming worn

both front tyres 2-3mm wearing on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

n.s front tyre smooth on inner edge

rear brake pads appear very low and discs worn

Fail 10 Jun 2015 98,965 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front anti roll bar end links becoming worn

both front tyres 2-3mm wearing on inner edges

front brake discs slightly worn

n.s front tyre smooth on inner edge

rear brake pads appear very low and discs worn

Fail 8 Dec 2014 77,121 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres wearing smooth on edges

front brake pads appear very low and discs becoming worn

o.s front anti roll bar end link has slight play

Pass 8 Dec 2014 77,121 miles

both rear tyres wearing smooth on edges

front brake pads appear very low and discs becoming worn

o.s front anti roll bar end link has slight play

Fail 4 Dec 2013 35,094 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres 3mm

front brake discs becoming worn and pads very low

n.s wiper slightly split

rear brake pads very low

Pass 4 Dec 2013 35,094 miles

both rear tyres 3mm

front brake discs becoming worn and pads very low

n.s wiper slightly split

rear brake pads very low

Pass 7 Jun 2013 15,732 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 5,376 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 4,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 4,752 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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WN59 URW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WN59 URW, 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 WN59 URW registered?

WN59 URW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 October 2009.

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