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PN09 YCB

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,654 mi
Last recorded117,654 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN09 YCB
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2019 117,654 miles

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

engine covers obscuring some components

front exhaust heat shield insecure

under covers obscuring some components

Fail 21 Jan 2019 117,654 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine covers obscuring some components

front exhaust heat shield insecure

under covers obscuring some components

Pass 8 Feb 2018 105,800 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 98,420 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,239 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm scrubbing both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm scrubbing both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Mar 2016 90,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking Brake (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm scrubbing both edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm scrubbing both edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,238 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 66,448 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting bracket broken

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,562 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 39,277 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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PN09 YCB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PN09 YCB, 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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PN09 YCB is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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