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YF09 XZG

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,011 mi
Last recorded89,011 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 XZG
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 89,011 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 88,998 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 87,735 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 86,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 85,136 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 83,002 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 83,002 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 81,364 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,410 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 78,030 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 75,078 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 70,039 miles

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Fail 17 Aug 2016 70,039 miles

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

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

Clutch pedal rubber worn

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

Pass 24 Aug 2015 62,379 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2014 54,404 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside head lamp aim on tolerance limit

Pass 15 Aug 2013 45,633 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 39,395 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 39,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XZG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YF09 XZG?

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What year was YF09 XZG registered?

YF09 XZG is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 27 August 2009.

Is YF09 XZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF09 XZG shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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