Citroën Xsara
Purple · Petrol · 2001 · 1,749 cc
Y208 OGUMOT history
Y208 OGU is a purple petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 155,106 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 155,106 mi
- At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,918 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y208 OGU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- Xsara
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,749 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 6 Mar 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y208 OGU was last recorded at 155,106 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 2,861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 152,245 miles · 27 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,861 miles
- Average per year
- 5,918 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 155,106 miles
- 2025 – 152,245 miles
- 2024 – 150,041 miles
- 2022 – 147,071 miles
- 2021 – 143,358 miles
- 2019 – 134,930 miles
- 2018 – 130,625 miles
- 2017 – 120,167 miles
- 2016 – 110,980 miles
- 2015 – 102,800 miles
- 2013 – 87,793 miles
- 2012 – 85,129 miles
- 2011 – 81,792 miles
- 2010 – 76,660 miles
- 2009 – 67,802 miles
- 2008 – 55,954 miles
- 2007 – 46,204 miles
- 2006 – 36,395 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass155,106 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
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.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Coil spring worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
28 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,106 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 155,106 miles
- Test number
- 806923700955
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail155,106 miles (+2,861)5 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,106 miles
- Test number
- 516635342656
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass152,245 miles (+84)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 152,245 miles
- Test number
- 469765323195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail152,161 miles (+2,120)3 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,161 miles
- Test number
- 891856385597
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass150,041 miles (+2,970)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 150,041 miles
- Test number
- 652099857010
- AdvisoryUpper Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Pass147,071 miles (+64)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 147,071 miles
- Test number
- 659708156186
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail147,007 miles (+3,649)3 dangerous2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,007 miles
- Test number
- 897966647248
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass143,358 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 143,358 miles
- Test number
- 479798670290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,358 miles (+1,755)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,358 miles
- Test number
- 316386709142
- Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Pass141,603 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 141,603 miles
- Test number
- 389069938157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,592 miles (+6,662)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,592 miles
- Test number
- 952479422749
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust knocking on rear bumper. Spare wheel not fitted. Tyre size is 185/65x15 for reference.
Pass134,930 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 134,930 miles
- Test number
- 740971775869
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Fail134,928 miles (+4,303)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,928 miles
- Test number
- 907111081770
- MajorSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.1.5 (a))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Pass130,625 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 130,625 miles
- Test number
- 574147042046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail130,532 miles (+10,365)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,532 miles
- Test number
- 363747426732
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Pass120,167 miles (+9,187)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2018
- Odometer
- 120,167 miles
- Test number
- 199496054793
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass110,980 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 May 2017
- Odometer
- 110,980 miles
- Test number
- 251709425328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,980 miles (+8,180)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,980 miles
- Test number
- 306746085683
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Fail102,800 miles1 dangerous3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,800 miles
- Test number
- 215215605140
- DangerousBoth rear & o/s/f tyres very close to limit very bad signs of cracking/ageing need replacing now
- Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass102,800 miles (+15,007)1 dangerous1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 102,800 miles
- Test number
- 788985305119
- DangerousBoth rear & o/s/f tyres very close to limit very bad signs of cracking/ageing need replacing now
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass87,793 miles (+2,664)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 87,793 miles
- Test number
- 789051413387
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass85,129 miles (+3,337)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 85,129 miles
- Test number
- 525018492208
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass81,792 miles (+5,132)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 81,792 miles
- Test number
- 545855241296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,660 miles (+8,858)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 76,660 miles
- Test number
- 924983340268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,802 miles (+11,848)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 67,802 miles
- Test number
- 701640279176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,954 miles (+9,750)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 55,954 miles
- Test number
- 863138988048
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,204 miles (+9,809)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 46,204 miles
- Test number
- 831005177019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass36,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 36,395 miles
- Test number
- 351939966034
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y208 OGU
- Does Y208 OGU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y208 OGU is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y208 OGU?
- The MOT on Y208 OGU is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y208 OGU done?
- Y208 OGU was recorded at 155,106 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 5,918 miles a year.
- Has Y208 OGU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y208 OGU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y208 OGU 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 Y208 OGU find?
- Y208 OGU passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.
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