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YC59 YBJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,876 mi
Last recorded87,876 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 YBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2024 87,876 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2024 87,874 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle 34% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 87,470 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Jul 2023 87,469 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 74,010 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2022 74,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 66,091 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 66,091 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced body sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 58,960 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 52,736 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 52,736 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 44,763 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 44,763 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 39,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 35,547 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,658 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 31,658 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 27,827 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2014 27,827 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Sep 2013 22,225 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 16,847 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 YBJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 YBJ, 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 YBJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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