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YG59 CTY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,622 mi
Last recorded123,622 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 CTY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 123,622 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2019 123,622 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 117,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2018 117,034 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Headlamp lens missing Fog lamp (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 113,732 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 113,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Oct 2017 113,388 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 107,082 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 107,082 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 101,188 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 94,303 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 87,678 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 87,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 76,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YG59 CTY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YG59 CTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YG59 CTY registered?

YG59 CTY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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