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Citroën Xsara

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,587 cc

Y236 PDBMOT history

Y236 PDB is a green petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 31 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 34 MOT tests, with 207,545 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

Y236 PDB 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 Sept 2025
Mileage
207,545 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
34
18 passed · 16 failed
Per year
7,873 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y236 PDB
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
31 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y236 PDB was last recorded at 207,545 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 281 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,264 miles · 17 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
281 miles
Average per year
7,873 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 207,545 miles
  • 2023 – 185,885 miles
  • 2022 – 171,750 miles
  • 2021 – 150,237 miles
  • 2020 – 129,561 miles
  • 2019 – 110,897 miles
  • 2018 – 110,252 miles
  • 2017 – 109,410 miles
  • 2016 – 106,632 miles
  • 2015 – 101,737 miles
  • 2014 – 97,989 miles
  • 2013 – 95,339 miles
  • 2012 – 94,386 miles
  • 2011 – 92,924 miles
  • 2010 – 91,290 miles
  • 2009 – 87,934 miles
  • 2008 – 85,627 miles
  • 2006 – 70,982 miles
  • 2005 – 55,985 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,545 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to front suspension strutsRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear axle beamRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryLoose baffles in ctr boxRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

34 tests since 24 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,545 miles (+281)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    207,545 miles
    Test number
    641582631921
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to front suspension struts
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear axle beam
    • AdvisoryLoose baffles in ctr box

  2. Fail207,264 miles (+21,379)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,264 miles
    Test number
    528922963215
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to front suspension struts
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion to rear axle beam
    • AdvisoryLoose baffles in ctr box

  3. Pass185,885 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    185,885 miles
    Test number
    672621570664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail185,881 miles (+14,131)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,881 miles
    Test number
    183165284961
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail171,750 miles (+21,513)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,750 miles
    Test number
    540196447118
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass150,237 miles (+20,676)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,237 miles
    Test number
    746302340829

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass129,561 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,561 miles
    Test number
    755855867301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail129,553 miles (+18,656)2 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,553 miles
    Test number
    244646285926
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 43% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  9. Pass110,897 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    110,897 miles
    Test number
    278271456109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail110,884 miles (+632)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,884 miles
    Test number
    432803448686
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases From rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV boot clip loose but still in tact and holding CV boot to CV joint
    • AdvisoryRear Crossmember corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel around petrol filler pipe but unable to find any leaks

  11. Pass110,252 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    110,252 miles
    Test number
    809653602113
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))

  12. Fail110,252 miles (+842)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,252 miles
    Test number
    805747227505
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))

  13. Pass109,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    109,410 miles
    Test number
    682793501201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail109,410 miles (+2,778)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,410 miles
    Test number
    439870781962
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass106,632 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    106,632 miles
    Test number
    898810066972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail106,631 miles (+4,894)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,631 miles
    Test number
    117187516715
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  17. Pass101,737 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    101,737 miles
    Test number
    809612785123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front cv boot clips loose

  18. Fail101,737 miles (+3,748)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,737 miles
    Test number
    186610685142
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteBoth front cv boot clips loose

  19. Pass97,989 miles (+2,650)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    97,989 miles
    Test number
    689787664177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    95,339 miles
    Test number
    228061753444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,339 miles (+953)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,339 miles
    Test number
    149501053167
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  22. Pass94,386 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    94,386 miles
    Test number
    248552732145
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail94,386 miles (+1,462)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,386 miles
    Test number
    599371832179
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass92,924 miles (+41)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    92,924 miles
    Test number
    289220031434
    • NoteOffside rear number plate light lens cover missing
    • NoteOffside rear wing dented

  25. Fail92,883 miles (+1,593)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,883 miles
    Test number
    946243721174
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside rear number plate light lens cover missing
    • NoteOffside rear wing dented

  26. Pass91,290 miles (+2)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    91,290 miles
    Test number
    643741190003
    • NoteExhaust corroded.
    • NoteFront discs corroded.
    • NoteO/s/r wheel slightly binding.

  27. Fail91,288 miles (+3,354)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,288 miles
    Test number
    792210790056
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded.
    • NoteFront discs corroded.
    • NoteO/s/r wheel slightly binding.

  28. Pass87,934 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    87,934 miles
    Test number
    933442079036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Fail87,897 miles (+2,270)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,897 miles
    Test number
    910211879013
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  30. Pass85,627 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    85,627 miles
    Test number
    471054298037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail85,616 miles (+14,634)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,616 miles
    Test number
    111542398048
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

  32. Pass70,982 miles (+14,997)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    70,982 miles
    Test number
    941369586180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass55,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    55,985 miles
    Test number
    672515575180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. FailMileage not read4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    711445675187
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • 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)

Questions about Y236 PDB

Does Y236 PDB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y236 PDB expired on 22 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y236 PDB?
The MOT on Y236 PDB expired on 22 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y236 PDB done?
Y236 PDB was recorded at 207,545 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 7,873 miles a year.
Has Y236 PDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y236 PDB has failed 16 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on Y236 PDB 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 Y236 PDB find?
Y236 PDB passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: offside rear inner axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn; heavy corrosion to front suspension struts; heavy corrosion to rear axle beam, and 1 more.

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