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YD09 NZU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,842 mi
Last recorded88,842 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 NZU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 88,842 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 88,837 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,440 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 70,878 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 70,878 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 60,520 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Fail 7 May 2018 60,426 miles

Central Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release BLACK STALK NOT SECURING (5.2.5a)

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BRACKET BROKEN

Pass 12 May 2017 52,401 miles

Light corrosion starting on both front coil springs

Offside Rear light cluster has crack but is working ok

Pass 7 May 2016 45,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat unable to check seat belt

Fail 7 May 2016 45,502 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear child seat unable to check seat belt

Pass 15 May 2015 37,609 miles

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

both rear tyres have cracks in the tread pattern and side walls due to age

o/s/r light unit has slight crack in the lense

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure at time of test

Fail 15 May 2015 37,609 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks in the tread pattern and side walls due to age

o/s/r light unit has slight crack in the lense

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still secure at time of test

Pass 7 May 2014 29,786 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 22,084 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 17,128 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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YD09 NZU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NZU, 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 NZU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 13 May 2009.

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