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YD09 YVU

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

113,293 mi
Last recorded113,293 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD09 YVU
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2022 113,293 miles

Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Torsion bars are corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 113,293 miles

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))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 107,716 miles

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))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 107,651 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 105,910 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 105,900 miles

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))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 102,155 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2019 102,155 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 95,237 miles

Nearside Front tyre damaged on outer side wall

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

under tray fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2018 95,235 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 86,973 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 86,971 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 78,323 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 66,196 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 56,496 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 43,610 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 34,008 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 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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