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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,749 cc

Y294 BPBMOT history

Y294 BPB is a blue petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 17 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 84,783 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jun 2022.

Y294 BPB blue Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Jun 2023
Mileage
84,783 mi
At MOT on 16 Jun 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,783 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 BPB
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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 BPB was last recorded at 84,783 miles on 16 Jun 2022, 3,048 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,735 miles · 18 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
3,048 miles
Average per year
2,783 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 84,783 miles
  • 2021 – 81,735 miles
  • 2020 – 80,046 miles
  • 2019 – 76,088 miles
  • 2018 – 74,719 miles
  • 2017 – 73,461 miles
  • 2016 – 70,880 miles
  • 2015 – 67,922 miles
  • 2014 – 65,213 miles
  • 2013 – 61,063 miles
  • 2012 – 57,940 miles
  • 2011 – 52,629 miles
  • 2010 – 50,232 miles
  • 2009 – 48,093 miles
  • 2008 – 45,781 miles
  • 2007 – 42,179 miles
  • 2006 – 39,655 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,783 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,783 miles (+3,048)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    84,783 miles
    Test number
    905590215145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,735 miles (+5)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    81,735 miles
    Test number
    216281600338
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnble to open tailgate

  3. Fail81,730 miles (+1,684)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,730 miles
    Test number
    696386364294
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnble to open tailgate

  4. Pass80,046 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    80,046 miles
    Test number
    472233781089
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail80,006 miles (+3,918)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,006 miles
    Test number
    211980967638
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass76,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    76,088 miles
    Test number
    671296656817

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,088 miles (+1,369)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,088 miles
    Test number
    507453934163
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,719 miles (+1,258)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    74,719 miles
    Test number
    989633441034
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass73,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    73,461 miles
    Test number
    503861416648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail73,461 miles (+2,581)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,461 miles
    Test number
    943787949695
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass70,880 miles (+2,958)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,880 miles
    Test number
    919120901310
    • 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)

  12. Pass67,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    67,922 miles
    Test number
    705539995002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail67,922 miles (+2,709)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,922 miles
    Test number
    166459395077
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass65,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    65,213 miles
    Test number
    717585604180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail65,213 miles (+4,150)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,213 miles
    Test number
    315574504118
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass61,063 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,063 miles
    Test number
    256946183068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres perrished.

  17. Fail61,063 miles (+3,123)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,063 miles
    Test number
    129534383082
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll tyres perrished.

  18. Pass57,940 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    57,940 miles
    Test number
    479999182000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail57,940 miles (+5,311)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,940 miles
    Test number
    939439182013
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass52,629 miles (+2,397)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    52,629 miles
    Test number
    708000791059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass50,232 miles (+2,139)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    50,232 miles
    Test number
    302010190055
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass48,093 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    48,093 miles
    Test number
    892150199055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail48,093 miles (+2,312)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,093 miles
    Test number
    193800099009
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass45,781 miles (+3,602)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    45,781 miles
    Test number
    563255688033
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass42,179 miles (+2,524)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    42,179 miles
    Test number
    204199877005
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass39,655 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    39,655 miles
    Test number
    413178786096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y294 BPB

Does Y294 BPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y294 BPB expired on 17 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y294 BPB?
The MOT on Y294 BPB expired on 17 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y294 BPB done?
Y294 BPB was recorded at 84,783 miles at its MOT on 16 Jun 2022, an average of 2,783 miles a year.
Has Y294 BPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 BPB has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on Y294 BPB 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 Y294 BPB find?
Y294 BPB passed its latest MOT on 16 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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