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GY09 SUF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

71,086 mi
Last recorded71,086 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 SUF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 71,086 miles

Body sill damaged nearside.

Both front shock absorbers corroded slightly.

Centre rear seat not fitted at time of test.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front exhaust corroded at mount.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box corroded slightly.

Pass 3 May 2024 66,541 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside body sill damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2023 59,270 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside body sill damaged

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 54,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 May 2021 47,440 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2020 45,048 miles

All four tyres perished at sidewalls

Both front suspension arm bushes splitting slightly.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2020 45,048 miles

All four tyres perished at sidewalls

Both front suspension arm bushes splitting slightly.

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 40,423 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 34,815 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,818 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 24,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear exhaust strap corroded through.

Fail 11 May 2015 20,552 miles

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

nearside headlamp bracket broken

Pass 11 May 2015 20,552 miles

nearside headlamp bracket broken

Pass 13 May 2014 15,397 miles

all four tyres perishing

Pass 13 May 2013 13,043 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 10,816 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 SUF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SUF, 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 SUF registered?

GY09 SUF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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