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Citroën Xsara

Purple · Petrol · 2001 · 1,587 cc

Y294 XEEMOT history

Y294 XEE is a purple petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 13 Aug 2001. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 37 MOT tests, with 157,216 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.

Y294 XEE purple Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
157,216 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2026
MOT tests
37
22 passed · 15 failed
Per year
5,039 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y294 XEE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
13 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
28 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y294 XEE was last recorded at 157,216 miles on 28 May 2026, 6,400 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jul 2019: 134,296 miles, lower than 134,922 miles on 25 Jul 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
150,816 miles · 24 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,400 miles
Average per year
5,039 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 157,216 miles
  • 2025 – 150,816 miles
  • 2024 – 149,110 miles
  • 2023 – 146,287 miles
  • 2022 – 143,146 miles
  • 2021 – 139,636 miles
  • 2020 – 137,475 miles
  • 2019 – 134,296 miles
  • 2018 – 131,517 miles
  • 2017 – 127,536 miles
  • 2016 – 123,905 miles
  • 2015 – 120,385 miles
  • 2014 – 115,198 miles
  • 2013 – 110,255 miles
  • 2012 – 105,770 miles
  • 2011 – 101,114 miles
  • 2010 – 96,348 miles
  • 2009 – 91,691 miles
  • 2008 – 86,642 miles
  • 2007 – 80,964 miles
  • 2006 – 67,955 miles
  • 2005 – 52,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,216 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

37 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,216 miles (+6,400)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    157,216 miles
    Test number
    735359554954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,816 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    150,816 miles
    Test number
    148459441732
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked / perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail150,818 miles (+2)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,818 miles
    Test number
    128662512719
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail150,816 miles (+1,706)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,816 miles
    Test number
    116404798006
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass149,110 miles (+71)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    149,110 miles
    Test number
    622050983614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail149,039 miles (+2,752)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,039 miles
    Test number
    436605059273
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp faded (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass146,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    146,287 miles
    Test number
    474087756231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,286 miles (+3,140)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,286 miles
    Test number
    866438139428
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective faded (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass143,146 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,146 miles
    Test number
    322288494503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  10. Fail143,146 miles (+3,510)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,146 miles
    Test number
    516031003739
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass139,636 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,636 miles
    Test number
    566753905354
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Fail139,635 miles (+2,160)1 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,635 miles
    Test number
    387275536404
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass137,475 miles (+3,179)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,475 miles
    Test number
    588017505690
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass134,296 miles (-626)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    134,296 miles
    Test number
    467650790107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail134,922 miles (+3,405)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,922 miles
    Test number
    115780527071
    • MajorCentral Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Inner Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass131,517 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    131,517 miles
    Test number
    577533721657
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  17. Fail131,516 miles (+3,980)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,516 miles
    Test number
    619297817549
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  18. Pass127,536 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    127,536 miles
    Test number
    540395641863

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail127,536 miles (+3,631)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,536 miles
    Test number
    702914107258
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass123,905 miles (+3,520)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,905 miles
    Test number
    477357531969
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass120,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    120,385 miles
    Test number
    845107235212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail120,384 miles (+5,186)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,384 miles
    Test number
    406907635233
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass115,198 miles (+4,943)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,198 miles
    Test number
    707063634280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass110,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    110,255 miles
    Test number
    298811743249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail110,254 miles (+4,484)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,254 miles
    Test number
    358061843224
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass105,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    105,770 miles
    Test number
    715983342277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail105,770 miles (+4,656)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,770 miles
    Test number
    269023942201
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass101,114 miles (+4,766)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    101,114 miles
    Test number
    358456651218
    • NoteAdvise n/ rear tyre outside wall

  29. Pass96,348 miles (+4,657)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    96,348 miles
    Test number
    610547750210
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass91,691 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,691 miles
    Test number
    844448159205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail91,684 miles (+5,042)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,684 miles
    Test number
    790313859252
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  32. Pass86,642 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,642 miles
    Test number
    704610768249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail86,632 miles (+5,668)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,632 miles
    Test number
    114225958212
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  34. Pass80,964 miles (+13,009)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,964 miles
    Test number
    510864557236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  35. Pass67,955 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    67,955 miles
    Test number
    990410456220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Fail67,954 miles (+15,224)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,954 miles
    Test number
    491297946296
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  37. Pass52,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    52,730 miles
    Test number
    763644745253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y294 XEE

Does Y294 XEE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y294 XEE is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y294 XEE?
The MOT on Y294 XEE is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y294 XEE done?
Y294 XEE was recorded at 157,216 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 5,039 miles a year.
Has Y294 XEE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y294 XEE has failed 15 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on Y294 XEE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jul 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y294 XEE find?
Y294 XEE passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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