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WP59 VMR

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,479 mi
Last recorded95,479 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP59 VMR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 95,479 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill has corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 90,282 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2024 90,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 86,192 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 82,954 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,855 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 76,008 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 73,819 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 73,819 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 67,295 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2018 67,247 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 60,968 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 60,965 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 54,442 miles

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

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 46,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 39,728 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 39,728 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 32,562 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 25,694 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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WP59 VMR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WP59 VMR, 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 WP59 VMR registered?

WP59 VMR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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