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GF59 YDJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

107,196 mi
Last recorded107,196 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 YDJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 107,196 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

osr light lens broken but covered

Pass 3 Nov 2023 101,825 miles

General corrosion

Pass 25 Nov 2022 96,938 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 96,820 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded within 30cm of seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Sill corroded within 30cm of seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 89,756 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,918 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 82,794 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 78,294 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 76,500 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 68,670 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 68,670 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 10 Nov 2017 68,315 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside front foglamp broken

Pass 15 Nov 2016 60,701 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 60,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 13 Nov 2015 54,264 miles

Nearside Front slight damage tyre wall

Pass 19 Nov 2014 49,147 miles

slight damage n/s/front tyre wall

Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,077 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 38,386 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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GF59 YDJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GF59 YDJ, 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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GF59 YDJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 November 2009.

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