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YP59 OBJ

2009 Citroen Xsara

Grey Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

92,065 mi
Last recorded92,065 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 OBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 92,065 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2024 84,522 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2024 84,522 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 78,059 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 73,271 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 73,271 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,252 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 63,701 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 63,701 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,712 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 59,712 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 54,481 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 48,565 miles

Nearside Rear tyre shows sighns of cracking

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 48,565 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre shows sighns of cracking

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 42,339 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 42,339 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 35,801 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 35,801 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 28,902 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 28,899 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 22,146 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 15,812 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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YP59 OBJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Grey with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP59 OBJ, 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 YP59 OBJ registered?

YP59 OBJ is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 12 November 2009.

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The MOT history for YP59 OBJ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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