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GY09 YEL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,906 mi
Last recorded104,906 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY09 YEL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 104,906 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2023 104,906 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 98,513 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 98,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 90,438 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 90,438 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 83,432 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 79,635 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bald on inner edge. 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box bracket broken but supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 79,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and bald on inner edge. 185/65R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Back box bracket broken but supported. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 68,024 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 67,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2017 62,127 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 May 2016 53,046 miles

Rear exhaust silencer strap deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2016 53,040 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer strap deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2015 44,128 miles

exhaust rear box bracket rusty

Pass 6 May 2014 37,251 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres perishing on shoulders - early replacement recommended

Pass 21 May 2013 30,494 miles

oil leak fron engine

windscreen chipped in zone b

Pass 14 May 2012 22,891 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 YEL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YEL, 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 YEL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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