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YR09 HWD

2009 Citroen Xsara

Brown Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

52,856 mi
Last recorded52,856 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Citroen Xsara64,294 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR09 HWD
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2009
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2026 52,856 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2025 50,097 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 47,533 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 44,870 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 41,657 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2022 41,650 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 37,451 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 34,564 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 32,765 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 32,757 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected lens broken (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damaged and cords showing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mounting corroded and snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 29,682 miles

exhaust back box strap corroded and split but still holding secure

Fail 23 Jan 2018 29,682 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side (4.1.D.1b)

exhaust back box strap corroded and split but still holding secure

Pass 3 Feb 2017 27,023 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 27,024 miles

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

bottom engine mounting not fully tight and starting to knock

Pass 4 Feb 2016 24,018 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 21,889 miles

both rear tyres have cracks forming

Pass 23 Jan 2014 18,146 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 14,448 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 13,254 miles

o/s/f tyre wrong speed rating

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 HWD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara in Brown with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YR09 HWD, 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 HWD registered?

YR09 HWD is a 2009 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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