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WU59 WYZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

118,585 mi
Last recorded118,585 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU59 WYZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2024 118,585 miles

Both headlights dull

Damage to N/S/F but no sharp edges at time of test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2024 118,585 miles

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlights dull

Damage to N/S/F but no sharp edges at time of test

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2023 111,206 miles

both front tyres wearing uneven

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

slight play to o/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Fail 23 Aug 2023 111,204 miles

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

both front tyres wearing uneven

n/s/r outer sill starting to corrode

slight play to o/s/f lower suspension arm bush

Pass 25 Aug 2022 105,170 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front wiper blades smearing

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Aug 2022 105,170 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

both front wiper blades smearing

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 31 Aug 2021 99,518 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2020 95,748 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 89,254 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on edges and on 3m

oil leak

Pass 29 Aug 2018 84,344 miles

both front tyres slight wearing on edges

nail to o/s rear tyre

o/s front tyre wearing low

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2017 77,238 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 77,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,560 miles

both rear tyres wearing low

Fail 23 Aug 2016 71,598 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2015 65,059 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 56,390 miles

both front bottom arm bushes slight perishing /spliting

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 43,905 miles

n/s wiper slightly smeairng

rear tyres wearing low

slight roughness to n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 14 Aug 2012 30,852 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)

n/s/r wheel bearing - slight noise

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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WU59 WYZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WU59 WYZ, 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 WU59 WYZ registered?

WU59 WYZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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