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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,749 cc

Y243 HPCMOT history

Y243 HPC is a blue petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 27 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 141,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

Y243 HPC blue Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
141,669 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 HPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,749 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y243 HPC was last recorded at 141,669 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,665 miles · 4 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
5,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,669 miles
  • 2025 – 138,324 miles
  • 2024 – 134,726 miles
  • 2023 – 131,040 miles
  • 2022 – 127,948 miles
  • 2021 – 124,775 miles
  • 2020 – 122,265 miles
  • 2019 – 118,352 miles
  • 2018 – 113,930 miles
  • 2017 – 101,487 miles
  • 2016 – 95,091 miles
  • 2015 – 88,988 miles
  • 2014 – 81,330 miles
  • 2013 – 73,022 miles
  • 2012 – 67,663 miles
  • 2011 – 64,214 miles
  • 2010 – 58,082 miles
  • 2009 – 49,433 miles
  • 2007 – 42,804 miles
  • 2006 – 37,018 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,669 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Offside rear seats missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Engine management light is on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside front outer driveshaft gator perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside rear lamp damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,669 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    141,669 miles
    Test number
    225614775760
    • AdvisoryRear Offside rear seats missing

  2. Fail141,665 miles (+3,341)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,665 miles
    Test number
    827354171057
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Offside rear seats missing

  3. Pass138,324 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    138,324 miles
    Test number
    930530230029
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  4. Fail138,324 miles (+3,598)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,324 miles
    Test number
    851004409625
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  5. Pass134,726 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    134,726 miles
    Test number
    691118792893
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail134,726 miles (+3,686)10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,726 miles
    Test number
    431631449757
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass131,040 miles (+3,092)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    131,040 miles
    Test number
    890100835525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,948 miles (+3,173)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,948 miles
    Test number
    243420424759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,775 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,775 miles
    Test number
    994786541160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass122,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,265 miles
    Test number
    840652666379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail122,265 miles (+3,913)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,265 miles
    Test number
    277008856894
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass118,352 miles (+4,422)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,352 miles
    Test number
    389255002402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass113,930 miles (+12,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,930 miles
    Test number
    511772886108
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on
    • AdvisoryNearside front headlight lens becoming crazed
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lamp is damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn badly on the outer shoulder

  14. Pass101,487 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    101,487 miles
    Test number
    749002307266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail101,390 miles (+6,299)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,390 miles
    Test number
    868778922474
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  16. Pass95,091 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    95,091 miles
    Test number
    640338172802
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer driveshaft gator perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged

  17. Fail95,091 miles (+6,103)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,091 miles
    Test number
    789596386898
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryEngine management light is on
    • AdvisoryOffside front outer driveshaft gator perished
    • AdvisoryOffside rear lamp damaged

  18. Pass88,988 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    88,988 miles
    Test number
    136481825413
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Fail88,985 miles (+7,655)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,985 miles
    Test number
    238920725055
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail81,330 miles2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,330 miles
    Test number
    458407924070
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight weep from offside front outer cv gaiter

  21. Pass81,330 miles (+8,308)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    81,330 miles
    Test number
    606477424002
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall perished
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall perished
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight weep from offside front outer cv gaiter

  22. Fail73,022 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,022 miles
    Test number
    165207713488
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded
    • NoteSlight weep on the offside front outer cv gator

  23. Pass73,022 miles (+5,359)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    73,022 miles
    Test number
    339547213003
    • NoteFront brake discs are corroded
    • NoteSlight weep on the offside front outer cv gator

  24. Pass67,663 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,663 miles
    Test number
    197740922430
    • NoteFront brake discs are in poor condition

  25. Fail67,663 miles (+3,449)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,663 miles
    Test number
    408819312000
    • FailureNearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • NoteFront brake discs are in poor condition

  26. Pass64,214 miles (+6,132)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    64,214 miles
    Test number
    425832911090
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn thin on the inside and outside edge
    • NoteSlight play in the offside front lower ball joint

  27. Pass58,082 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,082 miles
    Test number
    662440220031
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall damaged

  28. Fail58,082 miles (+8,649)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,082 miles
    Test number
    852570020063
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side wall damaged

  29. Fail49,433 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,433 miles
    Test number
    124980929426
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  30. Pass49,433 miles (+6,629)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    49,433 miles
    Test number
    820590129019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass42,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    42,804 miles
    Test number
    271189417389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail42,804 miles (+5,786)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,804 miles
    Test number
    880208017345
    • FailureCentre 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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  33. Pass37,018 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    37,018 miles
    Test number
    492331536354
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear trye walls starting to crack

Questions about Y243 HPC

Does Y243 HPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y243 HPC is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y243 HPC?
The MOT on Y243 HPC is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y243 HPC done?
Y243 HPC was recorded at 141,669 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 5,453 miles a year.
Has Y243 HPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 HPC has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on Y243 HPC 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 Y243 HPC find?
Y243 HPC passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: rear offside rear seats missing.

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