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GY09 YYW

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests23 (12 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate52.2%

Mileage

122,684 mi
Last recorded122,684 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2023 122,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2023 122,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 112,404 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2022 112,402 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure rear bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fuel system component leaking cooler under floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 106,550 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch master cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap around rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

reverse lights not working

Fail 9 Sep 2021 106,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive clutch master cylinder (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective strap around rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

reverse lights not working

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 102,806 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 102,804 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 97,584 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 97,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 90,664 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear wiper split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 90,664 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear wiper split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 84,852 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 84,852 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2016 82,349 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edges

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on edges

Rear wiper blade split

coolant leak

Fail 20 May 2016 82,349 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edges

Offside Front tyre scrubbing on edges

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear wiper blade split

coolant leak

Pass 29 May 2015 72,075 miles

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

spare wheel missing

Fail 29 May 2015 72,075 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

spare wheel missing

Pass 28 May 2014 61,129 miles

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

spare wheel missing

Fail 28 May 2014 61,129 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber missing

front disks worn and pads wearing low.

rear wiper split

spare wheel missing

Pass 24 May 2013 47,841 miles

brake pedal rubber missing.

Pass 1 Jun 2012 34,125 miles

brake pedal rubber missing.

Fail 1 Jun 2012 34,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

brake pedal rubber missing.

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 YYW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.2%.

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 YYW, 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 YYW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 May 2009.

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