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WV59 YDR

2009 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,669 mi
Last recorded179,669 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV59 YDR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 179,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 179,665 miles

Suspension system inoperative Rear air suspension not lifting up which is causing the tyres to foul on the inner arches (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both front 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 175,055 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 168,656 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))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 168,656 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 158,549 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 158,549 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 150,959 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 136,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside also tyres are wearing on the edges (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light is illuminated indicating a fault

Pass 28 Oct 2015 120,920 miles

Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted o/s n/s (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

oil leak

slight rust underneath

suspension rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2014 99,961 miles

both front suspension anti-roll bar drop links displaying slight play.

both number plates delaminating

Pass 11 Sep 2013 79,285 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2012 61,459 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2012 61,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

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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WV59 YDR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WV59 YDR, 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 WV59 YDR registered?

WV59 YDR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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