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YD59 SYJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,213 mi
Last recorded134,213 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 SYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 134,213 miles

OIL LEAK , REAR TYRES CLOSE TO LIMITS , SUSPENSION RUBBERS ON FRONT PERISHING , ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

STEEL WHEEL FIRRED NEARSIDE FRONT

Pass 4 Dec 2013 92,550 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES STARING TO DELAMINATE AND FRONT PLATE CRACKED,NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING WORN,NEARSIDE FRONT DROP ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVERS STARTING TO SPLIT BUT STILL NOT ALLOWING THE INGRES OF DIRT,ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 4 Dec 2013 92,550 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

BOTH NUMBER PLATES STARING TO DELAMINATE AND FRONT PLATE CRACKED,NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING WORN,NEARSIDE FRONT DROP ARM BALL JOINT DUST COVERS STARTING TO SPLIT BUT STILL NOT ALLOWING THE INGRES OF DIRT,ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 10 Dec 2012 39,127 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 39,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 12,580 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 SYJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD59 SYJ, 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 SYJ registered?

YD59 SYJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YD59 SYJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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