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YF09 YXX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,074 mi
Last recorded84,074 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF09 YXX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 84,074 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2025 79,472 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 79,472 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 77,535 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 73,148 miles

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

Offside front ABS reluctor rubbing on ABS sensor.

Pass 6 Feb 2023 69,713 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 6 Feb 2023 69,713 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 65,476 miles

Bracket broken on exhaust to gearbox.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 11 Feb 2021 62,444 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

light corrosion under body

Fail 4 Feb 2021 62,443 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scrubbing inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

light corrosion under body

Pass 3 Feb 2020 59,164 miles

Central exhaust box outer casing is becoming loose

Front tyres becoming worn on the edges

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

Fail 3 Feb 2020 59,164 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central exhaust box outer casing is becoming loose

Front tyres becoming worn on the edges

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 55,034 miles

Nearside Front slight cut on outer side wall

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 47,491 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 47,490 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 41,328 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 35,881 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 30,020 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 25,175 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 19,567 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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YF09 YXX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YXX, 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 YXX registered?

YF09 YXX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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