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YG59 VHD

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

66,489 mi
Last recorded66,489 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 66,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 65,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 65,414 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2023 63,738 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 63,738 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 61,470 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 61,440 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 58,525 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 56,566 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 53,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 52,917 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 48,095 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 48,095 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 43,223 miles

rear exhaust strap broken exhaust still supported

Pass 21 Oct 2016 38,545 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint dust cover slightly damaged (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 32,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 27,901 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 27,901 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 21,502 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 17,250 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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YG59 VHD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver 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 YG59 VHD, 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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YG59 VHD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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