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WV59 HYY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,951 mi
Last recorded82,951 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 HYY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 82,951 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 82,950 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 75,328 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 71,274 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 71,274 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Nov 2022 66,838 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 66,575 miles

Central Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 62,891 miles

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

Offside Front sill starting to corrode

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 60,136 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 60,136 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2019 56,591 miles

rear exhaust box mounting corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2019 56,591 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

rear exhaust box mounting corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2018 52,155 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 49,193 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust box support strap broken but still secure

Fail 20 Sep 2017 49,193 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear exhaust box support strap broken but still secure

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 46,288 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 43,948 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 40,254 miles

child seat fitted

the two rear tyres craking on side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2013 33,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear door child lock on

Fail 18 Sep 2013 33,022 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear door child lock on

Pass 26 Sep 2012 24,848 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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WV59 HYY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WV59 HYY, 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 WV59 HYY registered?

WV59 HYY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 September 2009.

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