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YG09 VGY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

159,224 mi
Last recorded159,224 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 159,224 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 159,000 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 148,339 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 137,162 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 126,699 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 115,483 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 115,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength body sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 109,231 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 109,230 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 96,673 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 96,672 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 85,864 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 85,863 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 75,591 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 64,684 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 52,577 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 41,395 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 41,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 29,639 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 18,420 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 VGY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VGY, 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 VGY registered?

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

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