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DE09 SYY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,704 mi
Last recorded46,704 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE09 SYY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 46,704 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2026 46,704 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 44,363 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 42,659 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 40,537 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 40,537 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 37,975 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 36,048 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 34,098 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 31,657 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 31,657 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 May 2018 28,314 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 28,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 25,372 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 21,986 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 21,986 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 18,718 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 14,894 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 14,894 miles

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

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

nsr tyre cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2013 12,486 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 10,043 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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DE09 SYY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DE09 SYY, 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 DE09 SYY registered?

DE09 SYY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 June 2009.

Is DE09 SYY safe to buy?

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