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Citroën Xantia

Green · Petrol · 1999 · 1,761 cc

T281 PKJMOT history

T281 PKJ is a green petrol Citroën Xantia first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 99,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jul 2027
Mileage
99,958 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,549 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T281 PKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xantia
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,761 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T281 PKJ was last recorded at 99,958 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,938 miles · 17 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
2,549 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,958 miles
  • 2025 – 97,793 miles
  • 2024 – 95,537 miles
  • 2023 – 94,149 miles
  • 2022 – 93,786 miles
  • 2021 – 93,770 miles
  • 2020 – 92,938 miles
  • 2019 – 92,017 miles
  • 2018 – 90,547 miles
  • 2017 – 89,134 miles
  • 2016 – 87,547 miles
  • 2015 – 85,851 miles
  • 2014 – 83,343 miles
  • 2013 – 81,100 miles
  • 2012 – 78,800 miles
  • 2011 – 75,703 miles
  • 2010 – 73,754 miles
  • 2009 – 70,508 miles
  • 2008 – 66,415 miles
  • 2007 – 63,674 miles
  • 2006 – 54,559 miles
  • 2005 – 46,738 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,958 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 11 MOTs since 2018

What MOT advisories mean

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both

    Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

33 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,958 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    99,958 miles
    Test number
    743273915793
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail99,938 miles (+2,145)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,938 miles
    Test number
    812751064633
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass97,793 miles (+2,256)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    97,793 miles
    Test number
    684112119212
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass95,537 miles (+4)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    95,537 miles
    Test number
    224233119126
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail95,533 miles (+1,384)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,533 miles
    Test number
    383944938920
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass94,149 miles (+363)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    94,149 miles
    Test number
    509757469541
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass93,786 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    93,786 miles
    Test number
    538191654277
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail93,786 miles (+16)2 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,786 miles
    Test number
    133605840503
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail93,770 miles (+832)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,770 miles
    Test number
    129222957786
    • MajorNearside Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorNearside Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass92,938 miles (+921)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    92,938 miles
    Test number
    177038816991
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass92,017 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    92,017 miles
    Test number
    952584616600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail91,997 miles (+1,450)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,997 miles
    Test number
    820831842293
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

  13. Pass90,547 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    90,547 miles
    Test number
    183096572339
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail90,540 miles (+1,406)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,540 miles
    Test number
    497480638641
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Pass89,134 miles (+1,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    89,134 miles
    Test number
    680245122608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass87,547 miles (+1,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    87,547 miles
    Test number
    952453757360
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre perishing

  17. Pass85,851 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,851 miles
    Test number
    769676135284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail85,832 miles (+2,489)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,832 miles
    Test number
    518261835261
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  19. Pass83,343 miles (+2,243)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,343 miles
    Test number
    205641134208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass81,100 miles (+2,300)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,100 miles
    Test number
    747047113246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass78,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    138140832233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail78,800 miles (+3,097)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,800 miles
    Test number
    385850632402
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

  23. Pass75,703 miles (+1,949)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,703 miles
    Test number
    359389521438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass73,754 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    73,754 miles
    Test number
    803955930211
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail73,750 miles (+3,242)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,750 miles
    Test number
    101332430227
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass70,508 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    70,508 miles
    Test number
    862174609290
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Fail70,496 miles (+4,081)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,496 miles
    Test number
    711242409215
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass66,415 miles (+2,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    66,415 miles
    Test number
    742887318264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass63,674 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    63,674 miles
    Test number
    493601127276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail63,674 miles (+9,115)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,674 miles
    Test number
    322529317440
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  31. Pass54,559 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,559 miles
    Test number
    572080236289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail54,539 miles (+7,801)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,539 miles
    Test number
    404699826299
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass46,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    46,738 miles
    Test number
    801411925278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T281 PKJ

Does T281 PKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T281 PKJ is valid until 4 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T281 PKJ?
The MOT on T281 PKJ is valid until 4 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T281 PKJ done?
T281 PKJ was recorded at 99,958 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 2,549 miles a year.
Has T281 PKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T281 PKJ has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T281 PKJ 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 T281 PKJ find?
T281 PKJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: central rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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