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YR59 FWO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,584 mi
Last recorded88,584 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR59 FWO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 88,584 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2025 88,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber slight corrosion

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 88,130 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber slight corrosion

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing spare tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 87,295 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Offside Rear Shock absorber corroded.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle has overall surface corrosion.

Spare tyre slightly perishing outer sidewall.

Pass 22 Sep 2023 86,132 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2023 86,132 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mount excessively corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 84,479 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mount deteriorated,

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 84,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mount deteriorated,

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 83,799 miles

Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 82,692 miles

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))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 79,001 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 73,218 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,164 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 64,906 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 21 Sep 2015 61,571 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 22 Sep 2014 55,821 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 55,821 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 45,816 miles

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

rear silencer support hanger strap deteriorating

Pass 24 Sep 2012 35,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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YR59 FWO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YR59 FWO, 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 YR59 FWO registered?

YR59 FWO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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The MOT history for YR59 FWO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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