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YC09 XDO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,303 mi
Last recorded120,303 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC09 XDO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2025 120,303 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp ALL REAR LIGHTS INDICATORS /HAZZARDS/BRAKE LIGHTS FAULTY (4.4.3 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH front badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions unable to be completed Heavy engine knock on high revs (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Unit seized up (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm /axle bearings excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp REAR FOG LIGHT/REVERSING LAMPS FAULTY (4.5.4 (b))

Seat belt buckle missing All rear belts below folded seats (no inspection possible) (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative Axle /suspension arm swivel bearings seized (5.3.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2024 106,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 99,411 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 97,361 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Radius arm bearings slightly worn

Offside Rear Radius arm bearing slightly worn

Pass 29 Jul 2022 95,119 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2022 95,119 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 92,551 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 92,551 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 91,454 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 91,454 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 84,606 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 84,603 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 76,824 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 76,824 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2017 67,544 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 67,542 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 58,416 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 47,449 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 38,936 miles

Engine undertray damaged

Fail 7 May 2014 38,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine undertray damaged

Pass 22 May 2013 30,570 miles

All tyres cracking

Pass 22 May 2012 23,898 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 XDO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YC09 XDO, 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 XDO registered?

YC09 XDO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 May 2009.

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