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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,997 cc

Y263 OALMOT history

Y263 OAL is a blue diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 148,760 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Apr 2024.

Y263 OAL blue Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Apr 2025
Mileage
148,760 mi
At MOT on 12 Apr 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,615 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y263 OAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y263 OAL was last recorded at 148,760 miles on 12 Apr 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,758 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
6,615 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 148,760 miles
  • 2023 – 142,363 miles
  • 2022 – 132,559 miles
  • 2021 – 123,148 miles
  • 2020 – 117,156 miles
  • 2019 – 108,670 miles
  • 2018 – 101,145 miles
  • 2017 – 92,293 miles
  • 2016 – 85,670 miles
  • 2015 – 81,096 miles
  • 2014 – 75,400 miles
  • 2013 – 70,963 miles
  • 2012 – 62,654 miles
  • 2011 – 55,452 miles
  • 2010 – 49,460 miles
  • 2009 – 45,112 miles
  • 2008 – 39,767 miles
  • 2007 – 34,002 miles
  • 2006 – 28,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,760 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,760 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    148,760 miles
    Test number
    457839791911
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  2. Fail148,758 miles (+6,395)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,758 miles
    Test number
    359010967042
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  3. Pass142,363 miles (+9,804)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    142,363 miles
    Test number
    623538804450
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bracket (6.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass132,559 miles (+9,411)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    132,559 miles
    Test number
    184246522583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass123,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,148 miles
    Test number
    470086828100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail123,148 miles (+5,992)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,148 miles
    Test number
    136077455248
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass117,156 miles3 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    117,156 miles
    Test number
    764706814032
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Fail117,156 miles (+8,486)1 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,156 miles
    Test number
    575251218411
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracking (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated cracking (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass108,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    108,670 miles
    Test number
    503769933760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,669 miles (+7,524)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,669 miles
    Test number
    266799249895
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))
  11. Pass101,145 miles (+8,852)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    101,145 miles
    Test number
    433494791592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,293 miles (+6,623)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    92,293 miles
    Test number
    260830003185
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass85,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    928597051307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail85,670 miles (+4,574)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    445393758947
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
  15. Pass81,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    81,096 miles
    Test number
    156216235452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,096 miles (+5,696)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,096 miles
    Test number
    578176535023
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
  17. Pass75,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    75,400 miles
    Test number
    945182754085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail75,399 miles (+4,436)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,399 miles
    Test number
    526402854015
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
  19. Pass70,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    70,963 miles
    Test number
    625017433003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail70,963 miles (+8,309)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,963 miles
    Test number
    197167033461
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  21. Pass62,654 miles (+7,202)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    62,654 miles
    Test number
    886479532055
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  22. Pass55,452 miles (+5,992)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    55,452 miles
    Test number
    138770841061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,460 miles (+4,348)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    49,460 miles
    Test number
    250610440075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,112 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    45,112 miles
    Test number
    764606739080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,767 miles (+5,765)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    39,767 miles
    Test number
    992023538087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,002 miles (+5,542)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    34,002 miles
    Test number
    352321547000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    28,460 miles
    Test number
    651065836028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y263 OAL

Does Y263 OAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y263 OAL expired on 11 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y263 OAL?
The MOT on Y263 OAL expired on 11 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y263 OAL done?
Y263 OAL was recorded at 148,760 miles at its MOT on 12 Apr 2024, an average of 6,615 miles a year.
Has Y263 OAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y263 OAL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on Y263 OAL 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 Y263 OAL find?
Y263 OAL passed its latest MOT on 12 Apr 2024 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes; front brake pad(s) wearing thin; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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