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GJ09 YVO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,598 mi
Last recorded111,598 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ09 YVO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 111,598 miles

Centre exhaust outer casing breaking up

Headlights frosty

Nearside Rear Tyre down to3.1mm

Rear wiper split

Fail 10 Apr 2026 111,596 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm and very bald on edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust outer casing breaking up

Headlights frosty

Nearside Rear Tyre down to3.1mm

Offside Front Tyre down to 2.9mm and bald on edges

Rear wiper split

Pass 24 Mar 2025 104,831 miles

Front suspension lower ball joint pinch bolts incorrect

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer corrosion to body sill

Fail 24 Mar 2025 104,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) likely to become detached (4.3.1 (c) (ii))

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

Front suspension lower ball joint pinch bolts incorrect

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer corrosion to body sill

Fail 7 Mar 2025 104,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 95,806 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Jan 2024 95,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2023 84,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre down to 2.7mm

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 25 Jan 2023 84,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

n/s/f tyre down to 2.7mm

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 27 Jan 2022 76,802 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 26 Jan 2022 76,802 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 1 Feb 2021 68,555 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 53,733 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 47,470 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2018 47,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 36,594 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 32,574 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 27,772 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 May 2014 22,258 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 18,890 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 10 May 2013 18,890 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 May 2012 12,038 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 YVO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GJ09 YVO, 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 GJ09 YVO registered?

GJ09 YVO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 May 2009.

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