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GY09 FLA

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2022
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

131,952 mi
Last recorded131,952 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 FLA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2021 131,952 miles

Both outer sills corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

Fail 5 Jul 2021 131,952 miles

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

Both outer sills corroded

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken.

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 126,363 miles

Both nearside and offside outer sills corroded.

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2020 126,363 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Both nearside and offside outer sills corroded.

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 115,842 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded.

Fail 12 May 2018 115,839 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust mounting strap corroded.

Pass 19 May 2017 104,882 miles

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 15 May 2017 104,758 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 16 May 2016 93,713 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 20 May 2015 82,779 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)

Rear silencer mounting strap corroded.

Pass 22 May 2014 69,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2014 69,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 56,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 41,222 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn very low

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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GY09 FLA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GY09 FLA, 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 GY09 FLA registered?

GY09 FLA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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