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RK09 YFU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

124,803 mi
Last recorded124,803 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 YFU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 124,803 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 124,705 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 114,374 miles

Central Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2022 106,570 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 101,636 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 98,502 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 90,297 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 83,897 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,087 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 75,879 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 71,667 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2014 61,719 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,692 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 35,826 miles

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

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

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 YFU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RK09 YFU, 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 YFU registered?

RK09 YFU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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