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YD59 TYA

2009 Citroen Xsara

White Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,808 mi
Last recorded109,808 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD59 TYA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 109,808 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2025 109,805 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 109,006 miles

Offside Front Upper strut top mount bearing has slight noise

Fail 25 Sep 2024 109,002 miles

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

Offside Front Upper strut top mount bearing has slight noise

Pass 19 Sep 2023 107,271 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 107,251 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 105,657 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 104,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Exhaust mounting defective exhaust strap corroded but not seriously weakened (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 103,749 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn very slight movement when no weight on front wheels (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 101,683 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 101,626 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 100,110 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 100,107 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 97,683 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 96,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 94,925 miles

N/S/R tyre age cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges. 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm and worn on edges. 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Play in O/S/F inner steering tie rod

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear shock bushes perished

Fail 29 Feb 2016 94,925 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp (7.1.1)

N/S/R tyre age cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and worn on edges. 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm and worn on edges. 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)

Play in O/S/F inner steering tie rod

Rear anti roll bar corroded

Rear shock bushes perished

Pass 2 Mar 2015 82,818 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 77,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear brake starting to bind.

Pass 29 Aug 2013 65,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 50,118 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 TYA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in White with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TYA, 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 TYA registered?

YD59 TYA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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