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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,587 cc

Y253 XOGMOT history

Y253 XOG is a blue petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 24 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 11 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 59,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

Y253 XOG blue Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Aug 2027
Mileage
59,820 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,915 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y253 XOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
24 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y253 XOG was last recorded at 59,820 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 600 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
59,220 miles · 31 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
600 miles
Average per year
1,915 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,820 miles
  • 2022 – 59,220 miles
  • 2021 – 57,559 miles
  • 2020 – 55,008 miles
  • 2019 – 51,062 miles
  • 2017 – 45,514 miles
  • 2016 – 44,009 miles
  • 2015 – 42,148 miles
  • 2014 – 40,133 miles
  • 2013 – 38,572 miles
  • 2012 – 37,023 miles
  • 2011 – 35,283 miles
  • 2010 – 33,964 miles
  • 2009 – 32,603 miles
  • 2008 – 30,917 miles
  • 2007 – 26,248 miles
  • 2006 – 21,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,820 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front wipers smearing the screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 22 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,820 miles (+600)4 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    59,820 miles
    Test number
    128518766062
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass59,220 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    59,220 miles
    Test number
    644713076525
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail59,210 miles (+1,651)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,210 miles
    Test number
    408905007665
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass57,559 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    57,559 miles
    Test number
    429856833086
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail57,559 miles (+2,551)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,559 miles
    Test number
    156677702388
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass55,008 miles (+3,946)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    55,008 miles
    Test number
    236414186542
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  7. Pass51,062 miles (+47)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    51,062 miles
    Test number
    122136723863
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing the screen

  8. Fail51,015 miles (+5,501)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,015 miles
    Test number
    425347000524
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing the screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass45,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    45,514 miles
    Test number
    367922817641
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake cable outer casing damaged

  10. Fail45,514 miles (+1,505)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,514 miles
    Test number
    300639734502
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear handbrake cable outer casing damaged

  11. Pass44,009 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    44,009 miles
    Test number
    598016285637
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail44,009 miles (+1,861)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,009 miles
    Test number
    268436877975
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass42,148 miles (+2,015)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    42,148 miles
    Test number
    255141125471
    • NoteUneven wear offside front tyre

  14. Pass40,133 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,133 miles
    Test number
    527990424190
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn

  15. Fail40,132 miles (+1,560)2 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,132 miles
    Test number
    525429314146
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteOffside rear brake disc corroded

  16. Pass38,572 miles (+1,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    38,572 miles
    Test number
    727627623189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass37,023 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    37,023 miles
    Test number
    846710232179
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  18. Fail37,023 miles (+1,740)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,023 miles
    Test number
    865060732133
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteExhaust system corroded

  19. Pass35,283 miles (+1,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    35,283 miles
    Test number
    335821431103
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass33,964 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    33,964 miles
    Test number
    954857510163
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre is starting to perish.

  21. Fail33,964 miles (+1,361)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,964 miles
    Test number
    102477310177
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre is starting to perish.

  22. Pass32,603 miles (+1,686)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2010
    Odometer
    32,603 miles
    Test number
    773596529182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,917 miles (+4,669)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2009
    Odometer
    30,917 miles
    Test number
    250513848404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass26,248 miles (+5,149)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,248 miles
    Test number
    444432647127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass21,099 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2007
    Odometer
    21,099 miles
    Test number
    690642246188
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 1.6 mm legal limit.(BORDERLINE PASS)

Questions about Y253 XOG

Does Y253 XOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y253 XOG is valid until 11 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y253 XOG?
The MOT on Y253 XOG is valid until 11 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y253 XOG done?
Y253 XOG was recorded at 59,820 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 1,915 miles a year.
Has Y253 XOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y253 XOG has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y253 XOG 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 Y253 XOG find?
Y253 XOG passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 4 minor defects and 8 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated, and 9 more.

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