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YG59 WEH

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

101,835 mi
Last recorded101,835 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG59 WEH
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 101,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front noise from both side strut top mountings

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2020 101,831 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose tail box (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front noise from both side strut top mountings

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Sep 2019 94,677 miles

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

Nearside Front strut top mounting worn

Offside Front strut top mounting worn

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 18 Sep 2019 94,677 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front strut top mounting worn

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

Offside Front strut top mounting worn

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Sep 2018 85,779 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2018 85,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 76,202 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 76,202 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre section hanger corroded away (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 66,088 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 66,028 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 56,036 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 56,000 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported pipe (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 46,736 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 46,736 miles

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

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 25 Sep 2013 37,881 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)

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 25 Sep 2012 28,458 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 WEH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WEH, 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 WEH registered?

YG59 WEH is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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