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YH59 LTA

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,957 mi
Last recorded104,957 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH59 LTA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 104,957 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 104,954 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 103,589 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 103,581 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front to rear outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 103,574 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all surface rust (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 91,568 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust to all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play/worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 91,568 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface rust to all (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slight play/worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 80,745 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 77,186 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2020 77,186 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 72,963 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2019 72,963 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill corroded holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cv boot loose (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 68,326 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 68,326 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear claml (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 58,828 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 52,884 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 45,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Oct 2014 45,089 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Nov 2013 37,466 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 37,466 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 37,314 miles

Offside front / offside rear / nearside rear tyres perished

Pass 28 Sep 2012 29,728 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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YH59 LTA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YH59 LTA, 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 YH59 LTA registered?

YH59 LTA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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