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RK09 YGF

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

208,600 mi
Last recorded208,600 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 YGF
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 208,600 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2026 208,600 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 206,134 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2025 206,134 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 204,116 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 201,400 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 196,482 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 196,330 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front slight play in both rack ends

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak

Pass 12 Dec 2020 191,470 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 181,706 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 141,110 miles

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

Fail 13 Sep 2017 141,103 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust manifold heat shield insecure

grease residue around o/s cv boot but no sign of damage or deterioration

Pass 2 May 2015 83,942 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 May 2015 83,941 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 66,202 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 66,202 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 41,315 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 25,911 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 25,911 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 20,439 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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RK09 YGF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YGF, 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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RK09 YGF is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 May 2009.

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