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RK09 YFN

2009 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

98,694 mi
Last recorded98,694 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 YFN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 98,694 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 98,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2025 92,011 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 91,998 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 87,073 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 82,112 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2023 82,089 miles

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 77,889 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 74,306 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 72,480 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,614 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 66,613 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 59,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,760 miles

rear silencer strap broken but system adequately supported

Pass 18 Apr 2016 47,197 miles

rear silencer bracket corroded to excess but system still adequately supported

Fail 18 Apr 2016 47,194 miles

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

rear silencer bracket corroded to excess but system still adequately supported

Pass 24 Apr 2015 41,029 miles

rear exhaust mounting broken but system adequately supported

Fail 24 Apr 2015 41,020 miles

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

rear exhaust mounting broken but system adequately supported

Pass 22 Apr 2014 32,775 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 32,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,087 miles

Fumes smelt underbonet

O/S/R light unit damaged

Pass 25 Apr 2012 16,819 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 16,819 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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RK09 YFN is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 RK09 YFN, 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 RK09 YFN registered?

RK09 YFN is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 April 2009.

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The MOT history for RK09 YFN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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