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YG59 VHP

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,607 mi
Last recorded147,607 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 VHP
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 147,607 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2025 138,675 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 138,644 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 131,722 miles

Both headlamp beam image poor.

Fail 14 Oct 2024 131,722 miles

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

Both headlamp beam image poor.

Pass 27 Sep 2023 123,366 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 114,987 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

both front tyres worn on edges and wearing low in tread

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge

Pass 13 Oct 2021 106,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 99,618 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 99,618 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 91,985 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 81,029 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2018 81,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,993 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 65,252 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 52,682 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 42,810 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 35,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 35,214 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 29,065 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 VHP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHP, 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 YG59 VHP registered?

YG59 VHP is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 23 November 2009.

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