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NJ09 YTA

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

160,629 mi
Last recorded160,629 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 160,629 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2023 160,609 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working SIDE LIGHT (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Outer Integral body structure has a fractured which is likely to adversely affect braking or steering SILL AREA (6.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 154,405 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 141,587 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2021 141,587 miles

Emissions not tested Large hole in exhaust, likely to become detached. (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bottom ball joint dust cover split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Bottom ball joint excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light inoperative. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Air intake loose under-bonnet.

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Drive shaft oil seal slight leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 134,096 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 134,096 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 123,405 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 114,211 miles

Nearside outer sill is heavilly corroded but not within priscribed area

Offside sill is heavilly corroded but not within priscribed area

Fail 20 Mar 2018 114,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside outer sill is heavilly corroded but not within priscribed area

Offside sill is heavilly corroded but not within priscribed area

Pass 18 Mar 2017 101,904 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front outer sill heavily corroded(not within a prescribed area)

Offside Rear tyre wearing outer edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 89,616 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 89,616 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge no visible tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 76,767 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

ns front shock absorber worn

Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,991 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 65,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 54,041 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 42,623 miles

Advise rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Mar 2012 42,622 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Advise rear wiper blade split

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 YTA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YTA, 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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NJ09 YTA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 28 March 2009.

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