Citroën Xsara
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,360 cc
Y231 KDWMOT history
Y231 KDW is a blue petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 176,396 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 1 Sept 2026
- Mileage
- 176,396 mi
- At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,740 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- Y231 KDW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- Xsara
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,360 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 27 Apr 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
Y231 KDW was last recorded at 176,396 miles on 7 Aug 2025, 2,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 173,823 miles · 2 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,573 miles
- Average per year
- 6,740 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,396 miles
- 2024 – 173,823 miles
- 2023 – 168,029 miles
- 2022 – 163,482 miles
- 2021 – 163,461 miles
- 2019 – 159,126 miles
- 2018 – 155,064 miles
- 2017 – 150,900 miles
- 2016 – 143,508 miles
- 2015 – 136,959 miles
- 2014 – 130,637 miles
- 2013 – 123,385 miles
- 2012 – 116,926 miles
- 2011 – 112,966 miles
- 2010 – 101,568 miles
- 2009 – 86,003 miles
- 2008 – 71,291 miles
- 2007 – 58,286 miles
- 2006 – 46,445 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,396 miles
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryLight corrosion to underside
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.
Gearbox mounting defective
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Brake cable damaged but not to excess
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,396 miles (+2,573)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 176,396 miles
- Test number
- 538232530018
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryLight corrosion to underside
Pass173,823 miles (+5)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 173,823 miles
- Test number
- 806438108200
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWelding has been covered over
Fail173,818 miles (+5,789)3 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,818 miles
- Test number
- 196562522345
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass168,029 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2024
- Odometer
- 168,029 miles
- Test number
- 230977377544
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail168,028 miles (+4,546)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,028 miles
- Test number
- 346612045557
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust detached (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorExhaust system insecure detached , mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect nearside and offside (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Brake hose excessively deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,482 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 163,482 miles
- Test number
- 627745099988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,461 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 163,461 miles
- Test number
- 820814293252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail163,458 miles (+4,332)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,458 miles
- Test number
- 992017145958
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass159,126 miles (+4,062)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 159,126 miles
- Test number
- 233918897554
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass155,064 miles (+4,164)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 155,064 miles
- Test number
- 387824035064
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,900 miles (+7,392)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 150,900 miles
- Test number
- 756488097079
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass143,508 miles (+6,549)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 143,508 miles
- Test number
- 138540032666
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass136,959 miles (+6,322)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 136,959 miles
- Test number
- 347760195048
- 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)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside
- NoteWear on front brake discs
Pass130,637 miles (+7,252)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 130,637 miles
- Test number
- 519628094046
- 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)
- NoteWear on brake discs
Pass123,385 miles (+6,459)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 123,385 miles
- Test number
- 155468583032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,926 miles (+3,960)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 116,926 miles
- Test number
- 867323602157
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass112,966 miles (+11,398)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 112,966 miles
- Test number
- 438068481020
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,568 miles (+15,565)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 101,568 miles
- Test number
- 631718580001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,003 miles (+14,712)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 86,003 miles
- Test number
- 740580599056
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNoise in nearside rear wheel bearing
Pass71,291 miles (+260)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 71,291 miles
- Test number
- 463783018158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail71,031 miles (+12,745)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,031 miles
- Test number
- 362827608181
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Pass58,286 miles (+11,841)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 58,286 miles
- Test number
- 364869507176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,445 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 46,445 miles
- Test number
- 372087616129
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about Y231 KDW
- Does Y231 KDW currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on Y231 KDW expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on Y231 KDW?
- The MOT on Y231 KDW expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has Y231 KDW done?
- Y231 KDW was recorded at 176,396 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 6,740 miles a year.
- Has Y231 KDW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. Y231 KDW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
- Has the mileage on Y231 KDW 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 Y231 KDW find?
- Y231 KDW passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; nearside rear brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 2 more.
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