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DY09 PYS

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,832 mi
Last recorded94,832 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY09 PYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,832 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))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 94,824 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 9 Dec 2022 89,589 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 88,971 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2021 88,971 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 84,059 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 79,918 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 79,918 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2018 74,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 80% WORN APROX (3.5.1g)

Front CROSSMEMBER LOWER BENT

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

Pass 3 May 2017 69,027 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 69,027 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2016 63,153 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 63,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 35% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 May 2015 56,168 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 47,217 miles

carnt insert oil probe in dip stick tube to small

Pass 8 May 2013 38,354 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 29,792 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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DY09 PYS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY09 PYS, 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 DY09 PYS registered?

DY09 PYS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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