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NJ09 YSU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,708 mi
Last recorded42,708 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 YSU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 42,708 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 42,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 39,756 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2019 34,448 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 27,560 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 23,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise both front wipers smearing

advise offside front shocker twisted starting to foul chassis

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode

advise rear wiper worn

advise top + bottom engine covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2017 23,817 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

advise both front wipers smaering

advise offside front shocker twisted starting to foul chassis

advise rear brake pipes starting to corrode

advise rear wiper worn

advise top + bottom engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2016 19,529 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 15,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2015 15,672 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise backbox exhaust hanger snapped

advise unable to check wheel studs due to covers fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2014 12,548 miles

Rear exhaust support strap corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 9,756 miles

Advise all tyres starting to crack

Advise wheel trims fitted unable to fully check wheel fixings

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 7,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise free travel hand brake lever

advise front brake imbalance 17%

Fail 26 Mar 2012 7,042 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise free travel hand brake lever

advise front brake imbalance 17%

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 YSU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YSU, 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 YSU registered?

NJ09 YSU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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