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YH09 XRT

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,507 mi
Last recorded48,507 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH09 XRT
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 48,507 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 48,507 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2025 46,323 miles
Pass 10 May 2024 45,946 miles

Front sills corroded/weak around previous repair

Pass 10 May 2023 45,359 miles

Rear tyres have minor age related cracking

Fail 2 May 2023 45,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear tyres have minor age related cracking

Pass 3 May 2022 44,737 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre worn slightly on inner shoulder and cracking slightly within inner and outer shoulder pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Mid - rear section of brake pipe corroding slightly at body mounting point (NS) and close to axle flexi union (marked with chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres cracking slightly within shoulder tread patterns (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 44,183 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 44,174 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 43,533 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 40,169 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 40,162 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 36,939 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 33,516 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 33,516 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 28,473 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 23,451 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,605 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 13,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 13,890 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 10,554 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 XRT is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XRT, 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 YH09 XRT registered?

YH09 XRT is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 24 April 2009.

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