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GY09 UMC

2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

118,754 mi
Last recorded118,754 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso58,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 UMC
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara Picasso
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 118,754 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 116,661 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2025 116,658 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 114,809 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 114,797 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2023 111,743 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 111,727 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2022 108,879 miles

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

Slight play in both inner track rods.

Fail 23 May 2022 108,879 miles

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

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

Slight play in both inner track rods.

Pass 1 May 2021 100,614 miles

Grease leaking from nearside inner driveshaft gaiter clip.

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

Oil/fluid leak across front panel, requires investigating.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Leak from steering sensor in pipe. (2.1.5 (a))

Very slight play present in both front wheels, possible slight wear in lower ball joints.

Fail 30 Apr 2021 100,614 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Grease leaking from nearside inner driveshaft gaiter clip.

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

Offside number plate light very dim, requires bulb.

Oil/fluid leak across front panel, requires investigating.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Leak from steering sensor in pipe. (2.1.5 (a))

Very slight play present in both front wheels, possible slight wear in lower ball joints.

Pass 21 May 2020 94,506 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 May 2020 94,506 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 14 May 2019 86,067 miles

front suspension lower arm bushes splitting slightly

Fail 14 May 2019 86,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

front suspension lower arm bushes splitting slightly

Pass 3 May 2018 76,059 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 66,931 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 58,906 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 49,705 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 16 May 2014 41,568 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 33,597 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 24,525 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 24,525 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara Picasso?

Based on 11,608 MOT tests across 657 vehicles.

71.6%
Pass Rate
5,032
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
657
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Stop lamp not working 116
Registration plate lamp not working 108
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 94
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 92
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GY09 UMC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 58,130 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 Picasso fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 157 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GY09 UMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Xsara Picasso typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 17 years old, this Citroen Xsara Picasso is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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GY09 UMC is a 2009 Citroen Xsara Picasso, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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