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YH09 HNM

2009 Citroen Xsara

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,540 mi
Last recorded94,540 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 HNM
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 94,540 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 87,866 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2022 87,866 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 82,392 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 79,408 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 79,407 miles

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

Front Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated both side (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 72,035 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 72,035 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,934 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 63,934 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 51,642 miles

Rear exhaust clamp broken on back box exhaust

Fail 30 Mar 2017 51,642 miles

Central Fuel system component leaking fuel line holder under center of car leaking fuel (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Rear exhaust clamp broken on back box exhaust

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,794 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 47,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,714 miles

Exhaust rear box mounting strap corroded through

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres cracking

Fail 26 Mar 2015 37,713 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust rear box mounting strap corroded through

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres cracking

Fail 3 Apr 2014 29,632 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres slightly cracking

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 29,632 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R tyres slightly cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2013 20,653 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,938 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Mar 2012 14,938 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YH09 HNM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YH09 HNM, 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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YH09 HNM is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 March 2009.

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