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YF09 DXR

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,587 mi
Last recorded88,587 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 DXR
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2022 88,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 83,964 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 83,964 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 80,741 miles

Nearside Front tyre tread cracking

Offside Front tyre tread cracking

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 75,947 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 75,749 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2018 71,047 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 71,047 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Mar 2017 65,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak steering rack ()

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 21 Mar 2017 65,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak steering rack ()

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Mar 2016 57,274 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 49,878 miles

Rear exhaust strap broken.

Rear tyres having cracks / splits to inner section of tread.

Pass 7 Jul 2014 44,201 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,448 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 29,049 miles

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

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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YF09 DXR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey 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 YF09 DXR, 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 YF09 DXR registered?

YF09 DXR is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 25 July 2009.

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