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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,360 cc

Y288 URVMOT history

Y288 URV is a blue petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 11 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 56,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

Y288 URV blue Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2027
Mileage
56,027 mi
At MOT on 20 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y288 URV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
11 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y288 URV was last recorded at 56,027 miles on 20 Oct 2026, 7,209 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,818 miles · 15 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
7,209 miles
Average per year
1,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 56,027 miles
  • 2025 – 48,818 miles
  • 2024 – 46,031 miles
  • 2023 – 45,906 miles
  • 2022 – 45,739 miles
  • 2021 – 45,425 miles
  • 2020 – 45,083 miles
  • 2019 – 44,471 miles
  • 2018 – 43,686 miles
  • 2017 – 43,250 miles
  • 2016 – 42,745 miles
  • 2015 – 41,564 miles
  • 2014 – 40,341 miles
  • 2013 – 39,142 miles
  • 2012 – 38,244 miles
  • 2011 – 37,203 miles
  • 2010 – 35,512 miles
  • 2009 – 33,079 miles
  • 2008 – 28,949 miles
  • 2007 – 26,402 miles
  • 2006 – 24,354 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass56,027 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join and slight corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass56,027 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    56,027 miles
    Test number
    854065450869
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join and slight corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail56,027 miles (+7,209)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,027 miles
    Test number
    831702223512
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Join and slight corrosion. (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass48,818 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    48,818 miles
    Test number
    225318102055
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail48,818 miles (+2,787)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,818 miles
    Test number
    510650463354
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light lens damaged.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass46,031 miles (+125)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    46,031 miles
    Test number
    429855604258
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass45,906 miles (+167)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    45,906 miles
    Test number
    441998800795
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass45,739 miles (+314)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    45,739 miles
    Test number
    873148820825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass45,425 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    45,425 miles
    Test number
    753458431673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass45,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    45,083 miles
    Test number
    714974939601

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail45,083 miles (+612)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,083 miles
    Test number
    496316267156
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass44,471 miles (+785)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,471 miles
    Test number
    247306046536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,686 miles (+436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    43,686 miles
    Test number
    931858324557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass43,250 miles (+505)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    43,250 miles
    Test number
    800634902712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass42,745 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    42,745 miles
    Test number
    492122948795
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail42,744 miles (+1,180)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,744 miles
    Test number
    109386808966
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass41,564 miles (+1,223)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    41,564 miles
    Test number
    600706283154
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box heavily corroded (7.1.2)

  17. Pass40,341 miles (+1,199)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    40,341 miles
    Test number
    267032714255
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear exh slightly deteriorated.

  18. Pass39,142 miles (+898)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    39,142 miles
    Test number
    277182013221
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear exh slightly deteriorated.

  19. Pass38,244 miles (+1,041)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    38,244 miles
    Test number
    409623012249
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass37,203 miles (+1,691)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,203 miles
    Test number
    958323611206
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass35,512 miles (+2,433)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    35,512 miles
    Test number
    951885600239
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass33,079 miles (+4,130)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    33,079 miles
    Test number
    552341099141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,949 miles (+2,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    28,949 miles
    Test number
    921641098123
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass26,402 miles (+2,048)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    26,402 miles
    Test number
    730887187139
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge and at limit

  25. Pass24,354 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,354 miles
    Test number
    494072196170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y288 URV

Does Y288 URV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y288 URV is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y288 URV?
The MOT on Y288 URV is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y288 URV done?
Y288 URV was recorded at 56,027 miles at its MOT on 20 Oct 2026, an average of 1,562 miles a year.
Has Y288 URV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y288 URV has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y288 URV 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 Y288 URV find?
Y288 URV passed its latest MOT on 20 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip.; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 4 more.

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