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YC59 FSG

2009 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,591 mi
Last recorded128,591 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 FSG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2023 128,591 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 128,591 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 128,521 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 123,759 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 123,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 119,209 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion across all underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Sep 2020 115,194 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Sep 2020 115,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. got 50 should be 195 55 16 (5.2.3 (b))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Sep 2019 111,931 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 111,931 miles

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

1 of the high level bulbs isn't working

Pass 14 Nov 2018 104,323 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2018 104,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure back box clamp broke (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre getting low on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2017 90,875 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Fail 27 Oct 2017 90,875 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 2 Nov 2016 76,684 miles

N/S and O/S front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls and tread

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and cover missing (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 76,684 miles

N/S and O/S front tyres starting to crack on sidewalls and tread

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view and cover missing (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 63,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn and Pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 22 Oct 2014 52,163 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 52,163 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 38,504 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 25,282 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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YC59 FSG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YC59 FSG, 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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YC59 FSG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 October 2009.

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