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GJ09 YTW

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,200 mi
Last recorded115,200 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 YTW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 115,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 115,200 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 113,296 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 111,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Location unknown (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 98,124 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Jul 2021 85,538 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,940 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 84,940 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,957 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 76,957 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator ,side light , brake light flashing at the same time (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 63,886 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 52,350 miles

both rear tyres perishing due to age

Fail 5 Sep 2017 52,350 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both rear tyres perishing due to age

Fail 15 Mar 2014 45,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Pass 15 Mar 2014 45,760 miles

nearside rear tyre has side wall damage

Fail 9 Mar 2013 38,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 38,255 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 29,513 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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GJ09 YTW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJ09 YTW, 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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GJ09 YTW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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