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VO09 YCV

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,752 mi
Last recorded105,752 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 YCV
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 105,752 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front tyre smooth on outer edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 92,059 miles

petrol flap missing

rear exhaust silencer poor

Fail 19 Apr 2016 92,059 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

petrol flap missing

rear exhaust silencer poor

Pass 21 Apr 2015 76,546 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Fail 21 Apr 2015 76,544 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres worn on edges.

rear exhaust bracket corroded.

Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,497 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Fail 24 Mar 2014 65,490 miles

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

rear exhaust strap broken

Pass 28 Mar 2013 51,609 miles

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 51,600 miles

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

Child seat fitted to offside rear seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 37,295 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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VO09 YCV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VO09 YCV, 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 VO09 YCV registered?

VO09 YCV is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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