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AV59 YTM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

93,175 mi
Last recorded93,175 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV59 YTM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 93,175 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 93,174 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror casing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 88,698 miles

both rear tyres signs of age related cracking.

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect seat belt.

fuel flap /cover missing.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

rear exhaust outer layer poor condition.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 9 Dec 2022 88,698 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front/centre. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip adrift/loose. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill front/centre. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres signs of age related cracking.

child seat fitted n/s/r unable to fully inspect seat belt.

fuel flap /cover missing.

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge.

rear exhaust outer layer poor condition.

various sections of metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 4 Dec 2021 79,680 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 78,631 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Dec 2020 78,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 75,996 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Fail 20 Dec 2019 75,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 13 Dec 2018 71,832 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange gasket poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Screen has chip in it

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt not clipped into buckle ()

Offside Front Upper ARB link boot poor condition

Fail 13 Dec 2018 71,832 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange gasket poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Upper Screen has chip in it

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Belt not clipped into buckle ()

Offside Front Upper ARB link boot poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2017 64,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow front to center joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Nov 2017 64,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow front to center joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 52,486 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2016 52,486 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 44,222 miles

edges of front tyres slightly wearing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 35,307 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 27,215 miles

all tyre sidewalls badly deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2012 21,069 miles

all tyre sidewalls slightly deteriorated

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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AV59 YTM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AV59 YTM, 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 AV59 YTM registered?

AV59 YTM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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