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VO09 YDL

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

96,954 mi
Last recorded96,954 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO09 YDL
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 96,954 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 96,954 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 87,223 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2024 87,223 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 75,661 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 23 Oct 2023 75,661 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 63,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 63,945 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 53,534 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 44,272 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 28,829 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 27,617 miles

Both front tyre treads cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2017 26,422 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 23,541 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,371 miles

rear registration plate loose

Pass 23 Apr 2014 19,883 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 16,847 miles

all 4 tyres deterioated on inner shoulders

Pass 20 Apr 2012 12,500 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 YDL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VO09 YDL, 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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VO09 YDL is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 April 2009.

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