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YG09 VFY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

144,366 mi
Last recorded144,366 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 VFY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 144,366 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 144,364 miles

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 ()

Pass 11 Jan 2023 130,037 miles

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 ()

Fail 3 Jan 2023 129,943 miles

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 ()

Pass 18 Dec 2021 116,407 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2021 116,371 miles

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))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 103,080 miles

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))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 103,080 miles

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))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 89,467 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 80,588 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Dec 2018 80,588 miles

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 ()

Pass 21 Dec 2017 73,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 66,591 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 66,591 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 60,014 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 50,783 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres light cracking to tread

Fail 23 Mar 2015 50,783 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 41,830 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 41,830 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 35,639 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 27,454 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 27,454 miles

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?

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 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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What year was YG09 VFY registered?

YG09 VFY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 March 2009.

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