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YD09 YUO

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

107,363 mi
Last recorded107,363 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 YUO
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 107,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer sill is corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of any prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer sill is corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of any prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 16 Apr 2019 107,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer sill is corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of any prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill is corroded and holed but not within 30 cm of any prescribed area

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 93,153 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 May 2017 79,695 miles

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Slight play at offside steering arm

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Fail 4 May 2017 79,695 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside sill (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Engine/Battery cover fitted obstructing some component to be tested

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

Slight play at offside steering arm

Under trays fitted obstructing some component to be tested

Pass 7 May 2016 63,859 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2016 63,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine exessivley noise at revs

Pass 28 Feb 2015 54,746 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 46,047 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 36,595 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 28,636 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 YUO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YUO, 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 YUO is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 6 March 2009.

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