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MA09 YRR

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,731 mi
Last recorded52,731 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA09 YRR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 52,731 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 50,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 49,052 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))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 47,569 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 46,104 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 44,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Jan 2021 44,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 43,255 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 40,199 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 36,440 miles

rear exhaust strap corroded but exhaust secure

Pass 31 Jan 2017 32,499 miles

heavy perishing o/s rear tyre walls

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust secure

Fail 31 Jan 2017 32,495 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heavy perishing o/s rear tyre walls

n/s rear tyre low on pressure

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust secure

Pass 29 Jan 2016 28,743 miles

o/s rear tyre slightly perished on walls

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust secure

Fail 29 Jan 2016 28,743 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished in tread and very low (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavily perished on outer wall (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear tyre slightly perished on walls

rear exhaust strap broken but exhaust secure

Pass 28 Jan 2015 26,023 miles

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

slight perishing on walls on all four tyres

Pass 21 Jan 2014 22,999 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 19,930 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 16,454 miles

slight perishing on outer wall n/s/rear tyre

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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MA09 YRR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MA09 YRR, 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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What year was MA09 YRR registered?

MA09 YRR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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