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GY09 PKZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,312 mi
Last recorded145,312 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 PKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 145,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 143,833 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2024 143,830 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 141,971 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2023 141,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 140,067 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Sep 2022 140,067 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer strap broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 138,491 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 137,188 miles

Nearside Wing mirror damaged

Pass 29 May 2019 134,551 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 2 May 2019 134,312 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 4 May 2018 128,315 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 113,976 miles

Offside Front outer sill soft

Pass 3 May 2016 97,302 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 97,153 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 27 May 2015 82,525 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 82,268 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 May 2014 67,444 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 50,944 miles

small chip in windscreen

Pass 11 May 2012 38,359 miles

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

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 PKZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PKZ, 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 PKZ registered?

GY09 PKZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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