Citroën Xsara
Silver · Petrol · 1997 · 1,360 cc
R482 EACMOT history
R482 EAC is a silver petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 23 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 99,134 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 99,134 mi
- At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 1,480 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R482 EAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- Xsara
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,360 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 23 Oct 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R482 EAC was last recorded at 99,134 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 8,112 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 91,022 miles · 31 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,112 miles
- Average per year
- 1,480 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,134 miles
- 2025 – 91,022 miles
- 2024 – 89,669 miles
- 2022 – 88,767 miles
- 2021 – 87,965 miles
- 2020 – 86,880 miles
- 2019 – 85,429 miles
- 2018 – 84,451 miles
- 2017 – 83,115 miles
- 2016 – 82,044 miles
- 2015 – 80,992 miles
- 2014 – 80,072 miles
- 2013 – 79,416 miles
- 2012 – 78,488 miles
- 2011 – 77,138 miles
- 2010 – 75,947 miles
- 2009 – 74,222 miles
- 2008 – 72,725 miles
- 2007 – 71,022 miles
- 2006 – 69,479 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,134 miles
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2024
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,134 miles (+8,112)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 99,134 miles
- Test number
- 460376558093
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass91,022 miles (+1,353)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 91,022 miles
- Test number
- 942013663136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,669 miles (+902)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 89,669 miles
- Test number
- 710390567826
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass88,767 miles (+802)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 88,767 miles
- Test number
- 218134927348
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass87,965 miles (+1,085)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 87,965 miles
- Test number
- 148403922948
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass86,880 miles (+1,354)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 86,880 miles
- Test number
- 625709217355
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass85,526 miles (+97)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 85,526 miles
- Test number
- 174817850278
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail85,429 miles (+978)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,429 miles
- Test number
- 689817172474
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass84,451 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 84,451 miles
- Test number
- 318582565979
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail84,449 miles (+1,334)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,449 miles
- Test number
- 322866479881
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass83,115 miles (+1,071)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 83,115 miles
- Test number
- 508622319453
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass82,044 miles (+1,052)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 82,044 miles
- Test number
- 334664466554
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,992 miles (+499)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 80,992 miles
- Test number
- 808649274013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,493 miles (+421)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 80,493 miles
- Test number
- 956619605063
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,072 miles (+656)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 80,072 miles
- Test number
- 954659962797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,416 miles (+928)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 79,416 miles
- Test number
- 618715713047
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass78,488 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 78,488 miles
- Test number
- 217979312032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,488 miles (+1,350)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,488 miles
- Test number
- 535529012062
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass77,138 miles (+1,191)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 77,138 miles
- Test number
- 529349011077
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass75,947 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 75,947 miles
- Test number
- 133855510032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,947 miles (+1,725)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,947 miles
- Test number
- 824874310027
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteLeak from the radiator
Pass74,222 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 74,222 miles
- Test number
- 982905819021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,220 miles (+1,495)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,220 miles
- Test number
- 842845919079
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass72,725 miles (+1,703)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 72,725 miles
- Test number
- 991195618045
- NoteCentre exhaust pipe corroded at rear silencer joint
- NoteN/s front flexible brake hose slightly perrished
- NoteRaer silencer in poor condition
Pass71,022 miles (+1,543)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 71,022 miles
- Test number
- 380303027073
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,479 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 69,479 miles
- Test number
- 473643426012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,479 miles1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,479 miles
- Test number
- 642313626010
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Questions about R482 EAC
- Does R482 EAC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R482 EAC is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R482 EAC?
- The MOT on R482 EAC is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R482 EAC done?
- R482 EAC was recorded at 99,134 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 1,480 miles a year.
- Has R482 EAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R482 EAC has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2019.
- Has the mileage on R482 EAC ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on R482 EAC find?
- R482 EAC passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside windscreen wiper blade defective; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.
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