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GY09 RVA

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,406 mi
Last recorded141,406 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 141,406 miles

Nearside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 141,390 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 127,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack n/s top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 127,836 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack n/s top corner (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 117,071 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 117,054 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 114,481 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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))

nearside front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2019 99,396 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear surface corrosion rear torsion bar springs

Fail 4 Jan 2019 99,104 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear surface corrosion rear torsion bar springs

Pass 9 Jan 2018 80,929 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 80,827 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 75,504 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 65,731 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 56,380 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge

Pass 16 Apr 2014 44,969 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 33,758 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 25,041 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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GY09 RVA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GY09 RVA, 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 RVA registered?

GY09 RVA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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