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YG09 VGX

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,194 mi
Last recorded90,194 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG09 VGX
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 90,194 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2022 90,186 miles

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 86,889 miles

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

Exhaust emits black smoke at high revs

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 82,148 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 81,074 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 81,074 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s & o/s sill sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 77,942 miles

n/s & o/s/f sill section corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2018 77,942 miles

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

n/s & o/s/f sill section corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2017 74,047 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slightly perished

Fail 3 Feb 2017 74,047 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear slightly perished

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,079 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 64,049 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 53,791 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 53,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 43,666 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 32,946 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 VGX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VGX, 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 VGX registered?

YG09 VGX is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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The MOT history for YG09 VGX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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