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NJ09 YSL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,597 mi
Last recorded139,597 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 YSL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 139,597 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 139,597 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 131,717 miles

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))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 131,717 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 122,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2017 110,996 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2017 110,996 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 99,393 miles

Engine Cover and Undertray fitted

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 99,393 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 88,089 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 87,979 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 72,937 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,232 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 41,094 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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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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