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YD09 JKZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

137,751 mi
Last recorded137,751 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 JKZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 137,751 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security axle mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both rears (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 128,333 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2025 128,333 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 125,661 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy borderline pass (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill damaged (no holes) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe going into silencer breaking away (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Mar 2023 121,964 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 117,290 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2022 117,284 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Bothe outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2021 113,294 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 109,563 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 109,563 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 105,512 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 102,290 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 102,290 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported Front and rear brackets rewelded on (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,985 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (3.7.B.5b)

Slight corrosion to both front outer sills.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 97,985 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 19% (3.7.B.5b)

Slight corrosion to both front outer sills.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside front and both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 91,222 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 91,222 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 88,382 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,382 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 82,234 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 74,684 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)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust mountig corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,684 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 exhaust mountig corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2012 56,296 miles

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

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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YD09 JKZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 YD09 JKZ, 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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YD09 JKZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 2 March 2009.

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