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YP09 BXY

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

246,984 mi
Last recorded246,984 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 BXY
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 246,984 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2025 226,022 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 202,107 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 180,313 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal has slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill repair but unable to see weld body filled over (poor repair) (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 155,146 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 155,112 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2023 137,129 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

brake pedal long

Fail 8 Feb 2023 136,397 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

brake pedal long

Pass 18 Aug 2022 116,039 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2022

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 111,149 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 110,787 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2020 109,967 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,163 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2018 101,649 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,815 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 89,939 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 78,287 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 78,250 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 May 2014 69,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 53,411 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 39,435 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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YP09 BXY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YP09 BXY, 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 YP09 BXY registered?

YP09 BXY is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 29 May 2009.

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