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RK09 YGL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

181,591 mi
Last recorded181,591 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK09 YGL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 181,591 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 181,591 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 173,444 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2024 173,391 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Mar 2023 162,661 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 162,613 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 156,315 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 156,314 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 138,746 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 124,225 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 124,225 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 109,842 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear LAMP LOOSE

Rear seatbelts not tested due to seats missing

Pass 7 Jun 2017 96,518 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 96,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1856515 (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 84,189 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2016 84,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 May 2015 66,178 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 66,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Pass 22 Apr 2014 50,070 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2014 50,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front tyre wearing close to limit on inner tread/perished

rear exhaust silencer slightly damaged

Pass 22 Apr 2013 39,979 miles

front tyres cracking slightly

rear exhaust silencer damaged

Fail 23 Apr 2012 29,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 29,123 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 YGL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YGL, 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 YGL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 19 May 2009.

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