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GY09 YEJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,943 mi
Last recorded137,943 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 YEJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 137,943 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill heavily corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails close to shock absorber mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Fail 20 Oct 2025 137,878 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer sill heavily corroded

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rails close to shock absorber mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 25 Oct 2024 136,835 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 136,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play BOARDERLINE, CLOSE TO FAIL (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 134,026 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2022 125,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 115,671 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2021 115,510 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 105,814 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 105,814 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 93,510 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2019 93,510 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 84,037 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 75,543 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 75,543 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 65,562 miles

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

Offside Front excess wear inner edge

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

Fail 6 Jun 2016 65,562 miles

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

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

Offside Front excess wear inner edge

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 55,662 miles

engine oil level low

front tyres excess wear on edges

Fail 10 Jun 2015 55,662 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

engine oil level low

front tyres excess wear on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2014 45,574 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

fuel filler flap missing

wroung miles put last year should have been 34548

Pass 5 Jun 2013 54,548 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

fuel filler flap missing

Pass 18 Jun 2012 25,960 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YEJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YEJ, 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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GY09 YEJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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