CarVerify

Free Car Check

LY09 CGF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

45,495 mi
Last recorded45,495 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY09 CGF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 45,495 miles

ball joint covers poor

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2024 38,607 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Nov 2024 38,607 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 34,653 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 31,802 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 30,078 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 27,478 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 27,478 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 25,017 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 23,685 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 28 Aug 2018 23,610 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure & outer wall 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 22,494 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND SPLITS

REAR WIPER BLADE BADLY SPLIT

Fail 5 Sep 2017 22,494 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND SPLITS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

REAR WIPER BLADE BADLY SPLIT

Pass 7 Sep 2016 20,521 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES INNER AND OUTER SIDE WALL PERISHED

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE PERISHED

OFFSIDE REAR OUTER BODY SILL DAMAGED

TAILGATE DOES NOT OPEN

Pass 27 Aug 2015 17,970 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 17,970 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 16,204 miles

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

all tyres are cracking on sidewalls

Pass 28 Aug 2013 13,697 miles

advise front brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 12,178 miles

advise wipers smearing screen.

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
Full Citroen Xsara reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LY09 CGF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LY09 CGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LY09 CGF?

You can check the full history of LY09 CGF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LY09 CGF registered?

LY09 CGF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 August 2009.

Is LY09 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY09 CGF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LY09 CGF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LY09 CGF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.