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OY09 YFV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

104,099 mi
Last recorded104,099 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY09 YFV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 104,099 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 104,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 98,161 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 98,142 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 95,108 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 92,404 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 92,401 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 84,148 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Feb 2018 74,844 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 74,699 miles

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

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

emissions test aborted after the first 6 accelerations

Pass 14 Feb 2017 65,831 miles

exhaust system slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2016 63,262 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 63,262 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 54,899 miles

N/S/F tyre has cuts in sidewall

N/S/R tyre as cuts in side wall.

Fail 27 Apr 2015 54,899 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

N/S/ tyre has cuts in sidewall

N/S/F tyre has cuts in sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2014 47,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

offside rear tyre cracking on inner edge (185/65/15h)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 36,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 36,377 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 23,386 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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OY09 YFV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Blue 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 OY09 YFV, 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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OY09 YFV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 17 April 2009.

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