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YF58 HYY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

90,612 mi
Last recorded90,612 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF58 HYY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 90,612 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2026 90,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 87,048 miles

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective Cracked & perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 83,292 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective Cracked/perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2024 83,290 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Spare tyre defective Cracked/perished

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 79,871 miles

General under body corrosion

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

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

Spare tyre defective Cracked and perished

Fail 9 Jun 2023 79,871 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective Cracked and perished

Pass 7 Jun 2022 77,037 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2022 77,032 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8 m-1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 74,396 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspected power steering leak but unable to confirm, O/S/F of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 74,396 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.8 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Suspected power steering leak but unable to confirm, O/S/F of vehicle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 72,951 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 68,560 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 63,388 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 63,388 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Poor Shoulder & Tread Condition

Nearside Wiper Worn/ Deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Slight (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre Heavy Sidewall Perishing/ Slight Mishapen 3mm Remaining

Pass 21 Mar 2017 58,704 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 58,704 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre Perished/ Poor Condition

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken

Pass 12 Apr 2016 53,822 miles

Rear exhaust strap broken

child seat fitted, not able to perform full inspection of seat belt

Pass 8 Apr 2015 48,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2015 48,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear tyre cracked

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Apr 2014 42,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2014 42,760 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2013 38,116 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 38,058 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2012 34,282 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,758 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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YF58 HYY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YF58 HYY, 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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YF58 HYY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 9 January 2009.

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