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YD59 SXZ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

67,635 mi
Last recorded67,635 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 SXZ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 67,635 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill hold outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill hold outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2024 67,634 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill hold outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill hold outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 64,543 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 59,684 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 56,059 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear...pitting forming (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlight deteriorating...beam pattern becoming vague

Fail 16 Jul 2021 56,059 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear...pitting forming (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlight deteriorating...beam pattern becoming vague

Pass 29 Jul 2020 53,087 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f coil sprint slightly catching body when turning lock to lock

Fail 20 Jul 2020 53,010 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

n/s/f o/s/f coil sprint slightly catching body when turning lock to lock

Pass 27 Jul 2019 50,403 miles

both front sills heavily corroded/weak

osr indicator becoming discoloured

osr tyre tread cracking/sidewall splitting

power steering pipe (from rack) corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 50,385 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front sills heavily corroded/weak

osr indicator becoming discoloured

power steering pipe (from rack) corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2018 46,359 miles

osr indicator becoming discoloured

Pass 24 Aug 2017 43,308 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 40,569 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 37,291 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 37,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 34,883 miles

rear tyres showing signs of aging

Pass 24 Aug 2013 26,881 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 16,381 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 SXZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YD59 SXZ, 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 SXZ registered?

YD59 SXZ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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