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WU59 WZS

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,603 mi
Last recorded54,603 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 54,603 miles

Heavy corrosion to nearside sill (front) - not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **BALD OUTER EDGE** 185/65X15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack leaking, almost excessive (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 54,603 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated, affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Deteriorated, affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Heavy corrosion to nearside sill (front) - not in a prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **BALD OUTER EDGE** 185/65X15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack leaking, almost excessive (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 48,756 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 48,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 42,084 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 3 Dec 2020 38,487 miles

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 31 Oct 2019 33,198 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 31,770 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 28,153 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 28,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 25,028 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,267 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 22,267 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 20,038 miles

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

nerside front tyre perished

Fail 22 Sep 2014 20,038 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

nerside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,850 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 13,135 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 13,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 WZS 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 66.7%.

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 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 WZS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU59 WZS registered?

WU59 WZS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 18 September 2009.

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The MOT history for WU59 WZS shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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