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NJ09 YTF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,580 mi
Last recorded89,580 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ09 YTF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 May 2026 89,580 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front outer sill heavily corroded

Offside Front outer sill heavily corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 79,399 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 76,959 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 76,959 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE SLIGHTLY CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 74,419 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILLS STARTING TO CORROD ON THE FRONT OF THE SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 74,419 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE NO TREAD SHOWING ON THE OUTER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILLS STARTING TO CORROD ON THE FRONT OF THE SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 71,639 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 71,639 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 69,046 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 69,046 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2020 66,792 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 66,792 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 63,510 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracked/perished

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,104 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2017 55,961 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 51,815 miles

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 25 Apr 2016 51,815 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 45,683 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 31,397 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 20,655 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 20,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated, cracking.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 11,730 miles

both rear tyre side walls cracking

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 YTF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NJ09 YTF registered?

NJ09 YTF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is NJ09 YTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ09 YTF shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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