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YH09 TZE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,854 mi
Last recorded113,854 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 TZE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 113,854 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges / perished / and nail in middle

Fail 29 Jun 2019 113,851 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking above rack near sensor (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges / perished / and nail in middle

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,626 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 2 Sep 2017 103,588 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 94,731 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28% out (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear sticky substance affecting seat belt catch operation

Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,010 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 80,967 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 80,967 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jul 2012 50,498 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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YH09 TZE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 YH09 TZE, 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 TZE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 3 August 2009.

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