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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,749 cc

Y285 PDCMOT history

Y285 PDC is a blue petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 76,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jun 2022.

Y285 PDC blue Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Jun 2023
Mileage
76,910 mi
At MOT on 29 Jun 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y285 PDC
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
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
29 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y285 PDC was last recorded at 76,910 miles on 29 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,910 miles · 27 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 76,910 miles
  • 2021 – 65,683 miles
  • 2019 – 50,213 miles
  • 2018 – 34,221 miles
  • 2017 – 20,470 miles
  • 2016 – 16,483 miles
  • 2015 – 15,719 miles
  • 2014 – 15,205 miles
  • 2013 – 14,598 miles
  • 2012 – 13,379 miles
  • 2011 – 11,880 miles
  • 2010 – 10,836 miles
  • 2009 – 9,757 miles
  • 2008 – 8,835 miles
  • 2007 – 7,642 miles
  • 2006 – 7,109 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,910 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,910 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    76,910 miles
    Test number
    327453318336
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail76,910 miles (+11,227)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,910 miles
    Test number
    428311251593
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass65,683 miles (+45)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    65,683 miles
    Test number
    884623445554
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail65,638 miles (+15,425)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,638 miles
    Test number
    269238512598
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component insecurely attached cover that goes around the spring platform (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from flexi to wheel (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on limit plus perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass50,213 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    50,213 miles
    Test number
    319790411791
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail50,213 miles (+15,992)1 dangerous7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,213 miles
    Test number
    562876388665
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass34,221 miles (+13,751)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    34,221 miles
    Test number
    240874047165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,470 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    20,470 miles
    Test number
    607373701493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass16,483 miles (+764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    16,483 miles
    Test number
    545789343538
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge 1856515

  10. Pass15,719 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    15,719 miles
    Test number
    348409145125
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn off on outer edge advise tracking check 1856515

  11. Fail15,718 miles (+513)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,718 miles
    Test number
    238382645120
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn off on outer edge advise tracking check 1856515

  12. Pass15,205 miles (+12)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    15,205 miles
    Test number
    368208574122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteCenter and rear exhaust deteriorated

  13. Fail15,193 miles (+595)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,193 miles
    Test number
    195695374148
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass14,598 miles (+20)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    14,598 miles
    Test number
    399055663181
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  15. Fail14,578 miles (+1,199)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,578 miles
    Test number
    859732363125
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  16. Pass13,379 miles (+1,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    13,379 miles
    Test number
    187738552145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass11,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    11,880 miles
    Test number
    845028131143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail11,880 miles (+1,044)3 failures1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,880 miles
    Test number
    817157131125
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass10,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    10,836 miles
    Test number
    861172730155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail10,836 miles (+1,079)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,836 miles
    Test number
    890331430140
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass9,757 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    9,757 miles
    Test number
    434503039146
    • NoteAll four tyres tread pattern cracking.

  22. Fail9,757 miles (+922)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,757 miles
    Test number
    812698429166
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll four tyres tread pattern cracking.

  23. Pass8,835 miles (+1,193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    8,835 miles
    Test number
    261760638449
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass7,642 miles (+533)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    7,642 miles
    Test number
    260609327421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass7,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    7,109 miles
    Test number
    621683206163
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y285 PDC

Does Y285 PDC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y285 PDC expired on 28 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y285 PDC?
The MOT on Y285 PDC expired on 28 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y285 PDC done?
Y285 PDC was recorded at 76,910 miles at its MOT on 29 Jun 2022, an average of 4,306 miles a year.
Has Y285 PDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y285 PDC has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on Y285 PDC 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 Y285 PDC find?
Y285 PDC passed its latest MOT on 29 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 3 more.

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