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Citroën Xsara

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,587 cc

Y293 VGBMOT history

Y293 VGB is a green petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 6 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 75,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2022.

Y293 VGB green Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2023
Mileage
75,285 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,472 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y293 VGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y293 VGB was last recorded at 75,285 miles on 17 Jun 2022, 169 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,116 miles · 4 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
169 miles
Average per year
3,472 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 75,285 miles
  • 2021 – 71,023 miles
  • 2020 – 70,734 miles
  • 2019 – 69,168 miles
  • 2018 – 67,645 miles
  • 2017 – 66,428 miles
  • 2016 – 65,291 miles
  • 2015 – 64,192 miles
  • 2014 – 61,946 miles
  • 2013 – 60,834 miles
  • 2012 – 59,534 miles
  • 2011 – 54,049 miles
  • 2010 – 46,205 miles
  • 2009 – 39,129 miles
  • 2008 – 32,634 miles
  • 2007 – 25,678 miles
  • 2006 – 18,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,285 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x 2

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,285 miles (+169)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    75,285 miles
    Test number
    982897966712
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,116 miles (+4,093)5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,116 miles
    Test number
    910814648720
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced n/s sill heavly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced o/s sill heavly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEnging temp warning message.

  3. Pass71,023 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    71,023 miles
    Test number
    101819749880
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corrodid

  4. Fail71,023 miles (+289)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,023 miles
    Test number
    605395255079
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corrodid

  5. Pass70,734 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    70,734 miles
    Test number
    818159188506
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x 2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail70,734 miles (+1,566)2 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,734 miles
    Test number
    595082501346
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective x 2 (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass69,168 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    69,168 miles
    Test number
    792044415897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail69,168 miles (+1,523)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,168 miles
    Test number
    135551525099
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  9. Pass67,645 miles (+1,217)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    67,645 miles
    Test number
    953594039106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,428 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    66,428 miles
    Test number
    704468337118
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail66,428 miles (+1,137)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,428 miles
    Test number
    110633784461
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass65,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,291 miles
    Test number
    552266372354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail65,291 miles (+1,099)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,291 miles
    Test number
    468155546545
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

  14. Pass64,192 miles (+2,246)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    64,192 miles
    Test number
    489155375063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,946 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,946 miles
    Test number
    277940184073
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass61,946 miles (+1,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    61,946 miles
    Test number
    358390784041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass60,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    60,834 miles
    Test number
    656975183006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,834 miles (+1,300)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,834 miles
    Test number
    185137373415
    • FailureDriver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Pass59,534 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    59,534 miles
    Test number
    257329472090
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail59,534 miles (+5,485)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,534 miles
    Test number
    989856672024
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass54,049 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,049 miles
    Test number
    667912581018
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWear on edge ,offside front tyre.

  22. Fail54,049 miles (+7,844)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,049 miles
    Test number
    216782581011
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteWear on edge ,offside front tyre.

  23. Pass46,205 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    46,205 miles
    Test number
    360990470082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail46,193 miles (+7,064)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,193 miles
    Test number
    163439060442
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteWear on edges of nearside rear tyre.

  25. Pass39,129 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    39,129 miles
    Test number
    292474069061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail39,103 miles (+6,469)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,103 miles
    Test number
    561471869049
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass32,634 miles (+6,956)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    32,634 miles
    Test number
    594683998090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass25,678 miles (+6,846)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    25,678 miles
    Test number
    544474907198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass18,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    18,832 miles
    Test number
    454175076036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail18,832 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,832 miles
    Test number
    932434676059
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about Y293 VGB

Does Y293 VGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y293 VGB expired on 16 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y293 VGB?
The MOT on Y293 VGB expired on 16 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y293 VGB done?
Y293 VGB was recorded at 75,285 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2022, an average of 3,472 miles a year.
Has Y293 VGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y293 VGB has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y293 VGB 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 Y293 VGB find?
Y293 VGB passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2022 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive.

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