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YC09 DGE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

149,051 mi
Last recorded149,051 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 DGE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 149,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Jun 2025 137,381 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 127,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to cat join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats

Fail 25 Jun 2024 127,057 miles

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))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold to cat join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All rear seats

Pass 21 Jun 2023 114,244 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 31 May 2022 100,373 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 10 Jun 2021 90,038 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2020 84,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 75,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 21 Jun 2019 75,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2018 62,533 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 59,832 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres slightly perished

Pass 5 Sep 2016 51,470 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 45,256 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,801 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 30,460 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,452 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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YC09 DGE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YC09 DGE, 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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YC09 DGE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 July 2009.

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