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Citroën Xsara

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,587 cc

Y233 NUBMOT history

Y233 NUB is a green petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 175,403 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

Y233 NUB green Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
175,403 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,924 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y233 NUB
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
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y233 NUB was last recorded at 175,403 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 11,584 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
163,819 miles · 12 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
11,584 miles
Average per year
5,924 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 175,403 miles
  • 2024 – 163,819 miles
  • 2023 – 154,073 miles
  • 2022 – 144,423 miles
  • 2019 – 143,923 miles
  • 2018 – 143,317 miles
  • 2017 – 142,321 miles
  • 2016 – 140,701 miles
  • 2015 – 139,715 miles
  • 2014 – 138,471 miles
  • 2013 – 133,428 miles
  • 2012 – 126,999 miles
  • 2011 – 114,636 miles
  • 2010 – 90,298 miles
  • 2009 – 85,633 miles
  • 2008 – 78,129 miles
  • 2007 – 70,212 miles
  • 2006 – 59,737 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,403 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass175,403 miles (+11,584)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    175,403 miles
    Test number
    989026285759
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass163,819 miles (+9,746)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    163,819 miles
    Test number
    639691237389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass154,073 miles (+9,650)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,073 miles
    Test number
    638354231955
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass144,423 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    144,423 miles
    Test number
    940266410192
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  5. Fail144,422 miles (+499)4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,422 miles
    Test number
    418541912258
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  6. Pass143,923 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    143,923 miles
    Test number
    630439160462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,317 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    143,317 miles
    Test number
    566829662695
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail143,317 miles (+996)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,317 miles
    Test number
    132111081930
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass142,321 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    142,321 miles
    Test number
    802955405888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Fail142,321 miles (+1,620)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,321 miles
    Test number
    547535363708
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass140,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    140,701 miles
    Test number
    662029419865

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail140,701 miles (+986)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,701 miles
    Test number
    451079584412
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  13. Pass139,715 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    139,715 miles
    Test number
    224657003526
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre bald on outer edge

  14. Fail139,715 miles (+1,244)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,715 miles
    Test number
    348569809277
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre bald on outer edge

  15. Pass138,471 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    138,471 miles
    Test number
    386411264232
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail138,471 miles (+5,043)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,471 miles
    Test number
    419851164289
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass133,428 miles (+15)6 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    133,428 miles
    Test number
    216271803118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront fog lights inoperative
    • NoteN/s/f steering trackrod has slight free movement at its inner joint
    • NoteN/s/r lamp cracked and slightly insecure
    • NoteO/s registration plate lamp cover missing
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread worn low on outer edge
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteTowbar socket connections corroded

  18. Fail133,413 miles (+6,414)3 failures6 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,413 miles
    Test number
    167020103192
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteFront fog lights inoperative
    • NoteN/s/f steering trackrod has slight free movement at its inner joint
    • NoteN/s/r lamp cracked and slightly insecure
    • NoteO/s registration plate lamp cover missing
    • NoteO/s/f tyre tread worn low on outer edge
    • NoteRear exhaust deteriorated
    • NoteTowbar socket connections corroded

  19. Pass126,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    126,999 miles
    Test number
    955812802109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail126,999 miles (+12,363)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,999 miles
    Test number
    667012502177
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass114,636 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    114,636 miles
    Test number
    189304551158
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail114,636 miles (+24,338)2 dangerous5 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,636 miles
    Test number
    546464851115
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass90,298 miles (+4,665)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    90,298 miles
    Test number
    352118200097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,633 miles (+7,504)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    85,633 miles
    Test number
    462375729122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,129 miles (+7,917)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2009
    Odometer
    78,129 miles
    Test number
    133032728100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,212 miles (+10,475)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2008
    Odometer
    70,212 miles
    Test number
    864111517130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass59,737 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2007
    Odometer
    59,737 miles
    Test number
    144785526121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y233 NUB

Does Y233 NUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y233 NUB is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y233 NUB?
The MOT on Y233 NUB is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y233 NUB done?
Y233 NUB was recorded at 175,403 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,924 miles a year.
Has Y233 NUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y233 NUB has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on Y233 NUB 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 Y233 NUB find?
Y233 NUB passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box; offside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play.

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