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MD59 YJV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,783 mi
Last recorded73,783 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD59 YJV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 73,783 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

both rear shock absorbers casings corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2024 70,160 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 70,160 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 66,869 miles

Parking Brake Lever has low reserve travel

Fail 23 Oct 2023 66,869 miles

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

Parking Brake Lever has low reserve travel

Pass 2 Sep 2022 59,500 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 59,500 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount corroded and burst (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 54,540 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 54,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 45,891 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 12 Sep 2019 38,550 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 29,117 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 29,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 25,308 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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MD59 YJV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 MD59 YJV, 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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MD59 YJV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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