MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Exhaust silencer insecure rear bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking cooler under floor (6.1.3 (b) (i))
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
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))
Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))
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))
Nearside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear wiper split
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Front tyre scrubbing on edges
Offside Front tyre scrubbing on edges
Rear wiper blade split
coolant leak
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
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
spare wheel missing
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
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
spare wheel missing
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
brake pedal rubber missing.
brake pedal rubber missing.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
brake pedal rubber missing.
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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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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