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YC09 HSZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,106 mi
Last recorded57,106 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 HSZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 57,106 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 57,106 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 56,000 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyre's wearing on edges, 1856515. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Serious oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2025 55,997 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.85 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Marked with chalk. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 1856515. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Tyre's wearing on edges, 1856515. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner & outer edges, 1856515. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Serious oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 54,655 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 52,670 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 50,977 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 49,217 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2020 48,286 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 46,719 miles

slight wear to outer edge of nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2018 43,752 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 43,752 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective ()

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear tyre perished/cracking

Pass 8 May 2017 40,852 miles

Rear Silencer bracket fractured.

Pass 9 May 2016 37,073 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 32,578 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 27,377 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 22,587 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 18,766 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 HSZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HSZ, 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 YC09 HSZ registered?

YC09 HSZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 14 May 2009.

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