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YG09 EKM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,196 mi
Last recorded97,196 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 EKM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2026 97,196 miles

Front Inner brake discs corroded / excess wear

Front both shockers damp / leak

Nearside Front tyre perished / split

Nearside Outer sill corroded / weak

exhaust system corroded / loose

Pass 15 Aug 2025 87,902 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2025 87,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Aug 2024 78,309 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 67,198 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 67,198 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2022 56,450 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2022 56,450 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 49,450 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 49,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 44,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 39,320 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 39,320 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 31,369 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 26,374 miles

both front tyres slightly cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2016 23,212 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 19,443 miles

o/s/f tyre slight cracks on outer edge o/s/r tyre slight cracks on outer wall

Pass 25 Jul 2014 14,475 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 9,689 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 8,662 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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YG09 EKM 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 YG09 EKM, 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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YG09 EKM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 August 2009.

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