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Citroën Xsara

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,749 cc

Y271 VGNMOT history

Y271 VGN is a silver petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 9 Jun 2001. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 202,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

Y271 VGN silver Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
202,884 mi
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,633 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y271 VGN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,749 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y271 VGN was last recorded at 202,884 miles on 18 Aug 2026, 3,641 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,243 miles · 7 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,641 miles
Average per year
8,633 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,884 miles
  • 2025 – 199,243 miles
  • 2024 – 188,256 miles
  • 2023 – 175,618 miles
  • 2022 – 164,560 miles
  • 2021 – 152,671 miles
  • 2020 – 146,396 miles
  • 2019 – 134,744 miles
  • 2018 – 119,430 miles
  • 2017 – 109,134 miles
  • 2016 – 100,639 miles
  • 2015 – 91,205 miles
  • 2014 – 82,095 miles
  • 2013 – 72,815 miles
  • 2012 – 62,575 miles
  • 2011 – 57,602 miles
  • 2010 – 51,425 miles
  • 2009 – 45,458 miles
  • 2008 – 39,733 miles
  • 2007 – 34,386 miles
  • 2006 – 28,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,884 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,884 miles (+3,641)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    202,884 miles
    Test number
    669986639776
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass199,243 miles (+10,987)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    199,243 miles
    Test number
    142372771518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass188,256 miles (+12,638)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    188,256 miles
    Test number
    251207351196
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass175,618 miles (+11,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    175,618 miles
    Test number
    372551851315
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass164,560 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    164,560 miles
    Test number
    598132057619
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail164,560 miles (+11,889)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,560 miles
    Test number
    767134461827
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp likely to become detached (4.2.1 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass152,671 miles (+6,275)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    152,671 miles
    Test number
    338712446743
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass146,396 miles (+11,652)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    146,396 miles
    Test number
    816556521971
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seen to be leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides front outer body sill sections outside prescribed areas weakened by corrosion - does not feel rigid under finger & thumb pressure

  9. Pass134,744 miles (+15,314)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,744 miles
    Test number
    862458696077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,430 miles (+10,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    119,430 miles
    Test number
    407008256882
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass109,134 miles (+8,495)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2018
    Odometer
    109,134 miles
    Test number
    524638096357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass100,639 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2017
    Odometer
    100,639 miles
    Test number
    968440123614
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Fail100,639 miles (+9,434)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,639 miles
    Test number
    344882811391
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass91,205 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    91,205 miles
    Test number
    676958525182
    • NoteCentre stop light has 2 bulbs in a series not working
    • NoteFront no.plate slight damage
    • NoteNsf upper link bar boot slight deteriation
    • NoteRed anti freeze stain water pump area suspect poss leak
    • NoteSlight blow in rear of centre exhaust system
    • NoteWipers slight deteriation

  15. Fail91,205 miles (+9,110)1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,205 miles
    Test number
    776548625101
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteCentre stop light has 2 bulbs in a series not working
    • NoteFront no.plate slight damage
    • NoteNsf upper link bar boot slight deteriation
    • NoteRed anti freeze stain water pump area suspect poss leak
    • NoteSlight blow in rear of centre exhaust system
    • NoteWipers slight deteriation

  16. Pass82,095 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    82,095 miles
    Test number
    979436614157
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOff side rear tyre perished

  17. Fail82,095 miles (+9,280)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,095 miles
    Test number
    686325514103
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOff side rear tyre perished

  18. Pass72,815 miles7 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    72,815 miles
    Test number
    118433413170
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres Wearing On Edges--Nails In N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Perishing--N/S Badly
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Slightly Worn
    • NoteFront Brake Hoses Perishing
    • NoteFront Number Plate Damaged
    • NoteRear Exhaust Joint Corroding
    • NoteSteering Rack Slightly Damp

  19. Fail72,815 miles (+10,240)3 repaired7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,815 miles
    Test number
    976673913199
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • NoteBoth Front Tyres Wearing On Edges--Nails In N/S/F & O/S/R Tyres
    • NoteBoth Rear Tyres Perishing--N/S Badly
    • NoteFront Brake Discs Slightly Worn
    • NoteFront Brake Hoses Perishing
    • NoteFront Number Plate Damaged
    • NoteRear Exhaust Joint Corroding
    • NoteSteering Rack Slightly Damp

  20. Pass62,575 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    62,575 miles
    Test number
    746847512167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,575 miles (+4,973)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,575 miles
    Test number
    375716712148
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass57,602 miles (+6,177)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    57,602 miles
    Test number
    516992271170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass51,425 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    51,425 miles
    Test number
    283344170459
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate silghtly cracked

  24. Fail51,425 miles (+5,967)1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,425 miles
    Test number
    621594070161
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront number plate silghtly cracked

  25. Pass45,458 miles (+5,725)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    45,458 miles
    Test number
    133155879112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass39,733 miles (+5,347)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    39,733 miles
    Test number
    562275268160
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  27. Pass34,386 miles (+5,490)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    34,386 miles
    Test number
    211403477490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,896 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    28,896 miles
    Test number
    724434976136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about Y271 VGN

Does Y271 VGN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y271 VGN is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y271 VGN?
The MOT on Y271 VGN is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y271 VGN done?
Y271 VGN was recorded at 202,884 miles at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 8,633 miles a year.
Has Y271 VGN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y271 VGN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on Y271 VGN 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 Y271 VGN find?
Y271 VGN passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit, and 3 more.

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