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BV59 YDS

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,234 mi
Last recorded122,234 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV59 YDS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 122,234 miles

At the time of test two large child seats were fitted rear thus only a visual inspection of the seatbelts and seat backrests was possible

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 29 Mar 2019 122,234 miles

At the time of test two large child seats were fitted rear thus only a visual inspection of the seatbelts and seat backrests was possible

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,565 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 117,565 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 108,094 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 108,094 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 67,882 miles

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

Nearside Front nearside rear tyres on the legal limit

Fail 29 Mar 2016 67,882 miles

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

Nearside Front nearside rear tyres on the legal limit

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 34,390 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 34,390 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front, Offside front and Offside rear tyres are old (2009).

Fail 13 Sep 2014 30,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres are starting to crack

Pass 13 Sep 2014 30,109 miles

both front tyres are starting to crack

Pass 21 Sep 2013 18,773 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 13,482 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear wiper blade split

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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BV59 YDS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV59 YDS, 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 BV59 YDS registered?

BV59 YDS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 September 2009.

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