Citroën Xsara
Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,997 cc
Y228 OABMOT history
Y228 OAB is a green diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 3 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,920 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 164,920 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 7,512 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y228 OAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- Xsara
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,997 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 3 Aug 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y228 OAB was last recorded at 164,920 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 164,914 miles · 7 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 7,512 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 164,920 miles
- 2025 – 163,880 miles
- 2023 – 156,503 miles
- 2022 – 145,706 miles
- 2021 – 139,890 miles
- 2019 – 120,153 miles
- 2018 – 104,668 miles
- 2017 – 91,382 miles
- 2016 – 82,774 miles
- 2015 – 74,489 miles
- 2014 – 63,538 miles
- 2013 – 54,568 miles
- 2012 – 41,274 miles
- 2011 – 33,027 miles
- 2010 – 27,466 miles
- 2009 – 24,090 miles
- 2008 – 20,034 miles
- 2007 – 16,512 miles
- 2006 – 13,690 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass164,920 miles
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryAll rigid brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
27 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass164,920 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 164,920 miles
- Test number
- 974608335065
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAll rigid brake pipes slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
Fail164,914 miles (+1,034)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,914 miles
- Test number
- 237149082969
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside of a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outside of a prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass163,880 miles (+8)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 163,880 miles
- Test number
- 213245017254
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail163,872 miles (+7,369)5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,872 miles
- Test number
- 764965483048
- MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut greater than 4mm (7.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass156,503 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 156,503 miles
- Test number
- 960657365605
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail156,503 miles (+10,797)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,503 miles
- Test number
- 649036288956
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass145,706 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 145,706 miles
- Test number
- 631674553132
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail145,706 miles (+5,816)2 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,706 miles
- Test number
- 352382147555
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass139,890 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 139,890 miles
- Test number
- 855476754184
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail139,889 miles (+19,736)4 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,889 miles
- Test number
- 218032660686
- MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel arch liner adrift
Pass120,153 miles (+15,485)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 120,153 miles
- Test number
- 457191881686
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass104,668 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 104,668 miles
- Test number
- 119242098103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,668 miles (+13,286)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,668 miles
- Test number
- 749591185906
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass91,382 miles (+8,608)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 91,382 miles
- Test number
- 754790575229
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass82,774 miles (+8,285)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 82,774 miles
- Test number
- 535226763371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,489 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 74,489 miles
- Test number
- 515574685156
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail74,489 miles (+10,951)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,489 miles
- Test number
- 775544585194
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass63,538 miles (+8,970)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 63,538 miles
- Test number
- 528495584196
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass54,568 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 54,568 miles
- Test number
- 965747273141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,560 miles (+13,286)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,560 miles
- Test number
- 657897373106
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass41,274 miles (+8,247)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 41,274 miles
- Test number
- 378334582102
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,027 miles (+5,561)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 33,027 miles
- Test number
- 146676201290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,466 miles (+3,376)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 27,466 miles
- Test number
- 670487710253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass24,090 miles (+4,056)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 24,090 miles
- Test number
- 713244709252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass20,034 miles (+3,522)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 20,034 miles
- Test number
- 101586608265
- AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteAll tyres perishing and cracking in tread
Pass16,512 miles (+2,822)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 16,512 miles
- Test number
- 320160407434
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,690 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 13,690 miles
- Test number
- 794249906208
- NoteSlight perishing in tread on front tyres.
Questions about Y228 OAB
- Does Y228 OAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y228 OAB is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on Y228 OAB?
- The MOT on Y228 OAB is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has Y228 OAB done?
- Y228 OAB was recorded at 164,920 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 7,512 miles a year.
- Has Y228 OAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y228 OAB has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on Y228 OAB 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 Y228 OAB find?
- Y228 OAB passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; all rigid brake pipes slightly corroded; nearside front fog lamp not working.
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