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YEL 898S

2009 Citroen Xsara

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

180,860 mi
Last recorded180,860 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYEL 898S
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 180,860 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 180,180 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 172,636 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 155,799 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2023 155,738 miles

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

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 137,610 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Fail 2 Aug 2022 137,610 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear exhaust section corroded.

Pass 11 Aug 2021 129,948 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 125,909 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2020 125,909 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 122,811 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 122,811 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 110,321 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 98,243 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 85,350 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 71,574 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 61,369 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 48,014 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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YEL 898S is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YEL 898S, 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 YEL 898S registered?

YEL 898S is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 11 November 2009.

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