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YR09 AOW

2009 Citroen Xsara

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,424 mi
Last recorded102,424 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 AOW
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 102,424 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,498 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 97,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 86,288 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 86,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also damaged on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 76,523 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also damaged on outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 65,212 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 53,206 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 53,206 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 46,062 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 38,214 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 30,355 miles

front wipers poor

Fail 9 Mar 2012 30,355 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

front wipers poor

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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YR09 AOW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YR09 AOW, 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 YR09 AOW registered?

YR09 AOW is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 10 March 2009.

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