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GU09 NYV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,157 mi
Last recorded148,157 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU09 NYV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2024 148,157 miles

Underside has general age related corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2023 146,232 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 146,226 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 143,394 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))

coolant leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2022 143,366 miles

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

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

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

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

offside outer sill corroded

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))

coolant leak

exhaust system corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2021 141,404 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))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 124,224 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view delaminating in patches (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2019 124,067 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view delaminating in patches (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 120,372 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2018 120,372 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 110,679 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 7 Jun 2016 97,492 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 90,857 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust silencer mounting bracket broken

Pass 4 Dec 2014 73,810 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 55,205 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Dec 2012 35,243 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 35,243 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 17,183 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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GU09 NYV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 GU09 NYV, 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 GU09 NYV registered?

GU09 NYV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 March 2009.

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