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YE59 YCX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,326 mi
Last recorded110,326 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE59 YCX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2023 110,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2023 110,322 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 102,678 miles

Exhaust back box outer casing corroded.

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 91,669 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded. (Outer shell)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2021 91,669 miles

Exhaust back box slightly corroded. (Outer shell)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 86,624 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,834 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 61,259 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 57,455 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,470 miles

Rear exhaust system deteriorated

spare tyre hanger loose

Pass 29 Oct 2015 44,358 miles

Offside Front metal brake pipe slightly damaged

rear exhaust strap mount broken

spare tyre hanger loose

Fail 27 Oct 2015 44,310 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front metal brake pipe slightly damaged

rear exhaust strap mount broken

spare tyre hanger loose

Pass 30 Dec 2014 37,622 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 37,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 29,853 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Fail 28 Dec 2013 29,852 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wearing uneven

Pass 11 Dec 2012 20,742 miles

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

offside rear light damaged and slightly insecure

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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YE59 YCX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YE59 YCX, 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 YE59 YCX registered?

YE59 YCX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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