MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine and vehicle under covers fitted at time of test
wheel covers fitted at time of test
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
advise both front wipers smearing
advise both rear shockers starting to corroded
advise offside rear seat not fully locking
advise top + bottom engine covers fitted
advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)
advise both rear shockers starting to corroded
advise offside rear seat not fully locking
advise top + bottom engine covers fitted
advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted
Engine Cover and Undertray fitted
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Engine Cover and Undertray fitted
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight noise N/S/F wheel bearing
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
Based on 5,047,330 MOT tests across 355,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NJ09 YSL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel 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 NJ09 YSL, 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 NJ09 YSL registered?
NJ09 YSL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2009.
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