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GL09 DYY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

177,170 mi
Last recorded177,170 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL09 DYY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 1 Dec 2025 177,170 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 168,587 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 168,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 159,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Dec 2023 159,852 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 152,032 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 151,930 miles

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

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

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 144,108 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 144,108 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2020 140,250 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2020 140,250 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 140,250 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 140,205 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 126,603 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2019 126,295 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 109,620 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 96,130 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 20 Jun 2016 82,722 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 70,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

all 4 valve stems perished

Pass 26 Jun 2014 57,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear silencer section exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 29 Jun 2013 45,122 miles

both rears and spare tyre perishing

Fail 28 Jun 2012 33,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 33,161 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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GL09 DYY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 GL09 DYY, 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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GL09 DYY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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