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YD09 YVR

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,109 mi
Last recorded139,109 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 YVR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 139,109 miles

Coil spring corroded front both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shockers both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and axle mounting both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2026 139,108 miles

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

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

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

Coil spring corroded front both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output front both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear shockers both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle and axle mounting both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 119,656 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 115,828 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 110,975 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 108,180 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 98,027 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box held with metal straps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 97,989 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose back box held with metal straps (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 90,003 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box held with metal straps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 18 Jan 2020 90,003 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracked showing cords on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective back box held with metal straps (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 78,667 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 67,771 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 67,607 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking Brake efficiency just met

Pass 11 Feb 2017 57,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 47,337 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 39,077 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 39,077 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres aged,perished and side walls splitting

Pass 10 Mar 2014 32,673 miles

O/S/R & N/S/R tyres cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2013 26,795 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 18,114 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 18,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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 YVR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YVR, 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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What year was YD09 YVR registered?

YD09 YVR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 21 March 2009.

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