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YP09 VYA

2009 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,188 mi
Last recorded84,188 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP09 VYA
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2024 84,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2024 84,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 81,769 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 79,389 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 77,316 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 77,306 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component leaking suspect rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 74,660 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 74,655 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 72,292 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,614 miles

Offside Front Strut top stiff on turning

Fail 11 Jul 2018 67,614 miles

Offside Front Strut top stiff on turning

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 60,442 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 60,442 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 52,341 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2016 52,341 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 43,856 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 35,377 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,116 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 27,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

ns rear tyre wall damaged but not to cords

Pass 19 Jul 2012 19,878 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 VYA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YP09 VYA, 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 VYA registered?

YP09 VYA is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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