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YD59 FWW

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,536 mi
Last recorded140,536 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 FWW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 140,536 miles

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

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

Requires clutch replacement

Pass 12 Jun 2025 129,585 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 120,602 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 120,584 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Body Sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Vehicle structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced Body Sill (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2023 110,547 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox/Engine mounting bush slightly worn

Non component prescribed area (front both Outer sills) covered in heavy thick substance

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Aug 2022 107,344 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 107,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 102,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint /above steering rack (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner tread edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle torsion bars corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2021 102,753 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe joint /above steering rack (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre inner tread edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle torsion bars corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2020 98,633 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 98,633 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 94,420 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Aug 2019 94,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 88,246 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 80,057 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 70,646 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 60,580 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 51,547 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 40,365 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 30,606 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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YD59 FWW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD59 FWW, 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 YD59 FWW registered?

YD59 FWW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 4 September 2009.

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