MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,366 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside (4.1.2 (c))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm nearside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play offside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test offside rear outer ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats missing at time of test ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre rear ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test offside rear ()
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Direction indicator incorrect colour offside rear (4.4.3 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle nearside rear (6.2.3 (a))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced nearside rear lower (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Seat belt damaged nearside rear outer (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre rear ()
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test offside rear ()
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn nearside front upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake disc significantly and obviously worn offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator offside front (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail nearside front upper (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Seat belt webbing significantly weakened nearside rear (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm offside rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside front and offside front (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. nearside (4.1.2 (a))
Position lamp not working nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp(s) not working offside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s and n/s rear tyres light cracking to tread
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s and n/s rear tyres light cracking to tread
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
light cracking to tread on n/s ando/s rear tyres
rear exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
light cracking to tread on n/s ando/s rear tyres
rear exhaust bracket corroded
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Citroen Xsara?
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YG09 VFY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 YG09 VFY, 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 VFY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2009.
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