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YT10 YJN

2010 Citroen Xsara

Red Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

221,388 mi
Last recorded221,388 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Citroen Xsara62,000 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT10 YJN
MakeCitroen
ModelXsara
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 221,388 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 151,966 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

spare tyre u/s

steering rack damp

Fail 25 Sep 2024 151,944 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

spare tyre u/s

steering rack damp

Pass 19 Sep 2023 143,026 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 140,396 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power Steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 136,872 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER STRAP (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 136,714 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive POWER STEERING (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective REAR SILENCER STRAP (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 128,900 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 122,177 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 122,177 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 122,028 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 106,100 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 89,549 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2017 89,549 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 74,068 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,214 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 48,425 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 37,255 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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YT10 YJN is a 2010 Citroen Xsara in Red with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Citroen Xsara models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 62,000 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 YT10 YJN, 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 16 years old, this Citroen Xsara is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YT10 YJN is a 2010 Citroen Xsara, first registered on 26 March 2010.

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