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YD59 SYS

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,839 mi
Last recorded80,839 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 SYS
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 80,839 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2021 80,839 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 77,819 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 77,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 69,642 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer c v gator slight grease lesk

Pass 18 Sep 2017 53,341 miles

Central Rear exhaust bracket missing but system supported

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 46,945 miles

Centre exhaust bracket Brocken off

Pass 18 Sep 2015 40,025 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 40,025 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 34,214 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 34,214 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,043 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 28,043 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 21,509 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

back exhaust box strap corroded

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 SYS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SYS, 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 SYS registered?

YD59 SYS is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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