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Citroën Xsara

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,587 cc

Y215 LKUMOT history

Y215 LKU is a green petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 10 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 May 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 188,275 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2026.

Y215 LKU green Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 May 2026
Mileage
188,275 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y215 LKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
10 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y215 LKU was last recorded at 188,275 miles on 19 May 2026, 3,179 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,096 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,179 miles
Average per year
7,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,275 miles
  • 2025 – 185,096 miles
  • 2024 – 179,499 miles
  • 2023 – 173,255 miles
  • 2022 – 167,489 miles
  • 2021 – 161,533 miles
  • 2020 – 157,054 miles
  • 2019 – 150,862 miles
  • 2018 – 144,789 miles
  • 2017 – 137,505 miles
  • 2016 – 129,577 miles
  • 2015 – 119,638 miles
  • 2014 – 109,150 miles
  • 2013 – 98,038 miles
  • 2012 – 89,552 miles
  • 2011 – 83,462 miles
  • 2010 – 79,318 miles
  • 2009 – 74,644 miles
  • 2008 – 67,227 miles
  • 2007 – 56,232 miles
  • 2006 – 44,028 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail188,275 miles
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor will not fold up (3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

What MOT failures 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)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Exhaust noisy mid box rattling

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail188,275 miles (+3,179)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,275 miles
    Test number
    483153417675
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction sunvisor will not fold up (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,096 miles (+5,597)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2026
    Odometer
    185,096 miles
    Test number
    441796574612
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass179,499 miles (+6,244)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    179,499 miles
    Test number
    199907204995
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass173,255 miles (+5,766)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    173,255 miles
    Test number
    205299225859
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,489 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    167,489 miles
    Test number
    909459428660
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged wheel speed sensor ring (1.6 (e))

  6. Fail167,489 miles (+5,956)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,489 miles
    Test number
    829719298982
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases sealing ring blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy mid box rattling (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged wheel speed sensor ring (1.6 (e))

  7. Pass161,533 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    161,533 miles
    Test number
    726419605086
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy mid box rattling (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail161,533 miles (+4,479)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,533 miles
    Test number
    307327313139
    • 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))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy mid box rattling (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass157,054 miles (+6,192)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    157,054 miles
    Test number
    862993513363
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass150,862 miles (+158)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    150,862 miles
    Test number
    931418290007
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail150,704 miles (+5,915)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,704 miles
    Test number
    441127037030
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass144,789 miles (+7,284)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    144,789 miles
    Test number
    932655352341
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass137,505 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    137,505 miles
    Test number
    969954220624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail137,504 miles (+7,927)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,504 miles
    Test number
    316438607040
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass129,577 miles (+130)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    129,577 miles
    Test number
    542071857430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in rack end
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail129,447 miles (+9,809)2 failures1 repaired11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,447 miles
    Test number
    372221126545
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside slight play in rack end
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass119,638 miles (+10,488)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    119,638 miles
    Test number
    525294115103
    • NoteGearbox oil leak.
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass109,150 miles (+19)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    109,150 miles
    Test number
    155607504199
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail109,131 miles (+11,093)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,131 miles
    Test number
    798405304167
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • 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)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass98,038 miles (+8,486)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    98,038 miles
    Test number
    157982003137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass89,552 miles (+6,090)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    89,552 miles
    Test number
    717998402146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteRear exhaust loose at flange.

  22. Pass83,462 miles (+4,144)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    83,462 miles
    Test number
    749700681077
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass79,318 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    79,318 miles
    Test number
    172782590094
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail79,318 miles (+4,674)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,318 miles
    Test number
    854932790005
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  25. Pass74,644 miles (+7,417)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    74,644 miles
    Test number
    451516689016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass67,227 miles (+10,995)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,227 miles
    Test number
    910473408017
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteStrong smell of petrol

  27. Pass56,232 miles (+12,204)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    56,232 miles
    Test number
    902154907069

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    44,028 miles
    Test number
    993514506064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y215 LKU

Does Y215 LKU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y215 LKU expired on 22 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y215 LKU?
The MOT on Y215 LKU expired on 22 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y215 LKU done?
Y215 LKU was recorded at 188,275 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2026, an average of 7,081 miles a year.
Has Y215 LKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y215 LKU has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 19 May 2026.
Has the mileage on Y215 LKU 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 Y215 LKU find?
Y215 LKU failed its latest MOT on 19 May 2026 with 7 major defects and 2 advisories: brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear; nearside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens cloudy; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, and 6 more.

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