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YP59 WKE

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

101,395 mi
Last recorded101,395 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP59 WKE
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 101,395 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2024 93,920 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Exhaust backbox corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 29 Nov 2024 93,920 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Exhaust backbox corroded

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 27 Nov 2023 81,260 miles

Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Front Coil spring contacting body on full lock

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2022 68,083 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch loose

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 88T pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring contacting body on full lock

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Nov 2022 68,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 88T pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch loose

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 88T pirelli (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring contacting body on full lock

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 58,477 miles

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 30 Nov 2021 58,475 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 47,134 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 47,119 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2020 47,119 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure hanger insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 44,503 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 40,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 36,924 miles

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

cracks in rear tyres

Pass 18 Dec 2015 32,436 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 27,399 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 21,491 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 15,660 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 WKE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP59 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

YP59 WKE is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 20 November 2009.

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