MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Torsion bars are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel excessive corrosion. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Torsion bars are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Detached (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Centre stop light is not working
Oil leak
Rear axle corroded
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front both CV gaiters weeping
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Front both CV gaiters weeping
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front fog light tell tail not illuminating
part of induction system missing
undersheild fitted
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))
front fog light tell tail not illuminating
part of induction system missing
undersheild fitted
Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer side wall
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
under tray fitted
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer side wall
Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
coolant low
under tray fitted
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s front tyre outer wall is perished
rear exhaust box supporting strap is corroded
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YD09 YVU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 YVU, 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 YVU is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 March 2009.
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