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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,749 cc

Y297 KHCMOT history

Y297 KHC is a blue petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 28 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,725 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2024.

Y297 KHC blue Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jul 2025
Mileage
152,725 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,926 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y297 KHC
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
28 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y297 KHC was last recorded at 152,725 miles on 27 Jun 2024, 2,938 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
149,787 miles · 11 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
2,938 miles
Average per year
5,926 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,725 miles
  • 2023 – 149,787 miles
  • 2022 – 147,008 miles
  • 2021 – 143,982 miles
  • 2019 – 135,309 miles
  • 2018 – 128,274 miles
  • 2017 – 120,860 miles
  • 2016 – 112,952 miles
  • 2015 – 103,560 miles
  • 2014 – 94,618 miles
  • 2013 – 86,177 miles
  • 2012 – 78,372 miles
  • 2011 – 73,754 miles
  • 2010 – 69,482 miles
  • 2009 – 64,625 miles
  • 2008 – 58,741 miles
  • 2007 – 52,545 miles
  • 2006 – 45,797 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,725 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn, advice replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn, advice replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, close to excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,725 miles2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    152,725 miles
    Test number
    252390033885
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn, advice replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn, advice replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, close to excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail152,725 miles (+2,938)1 dangerous2 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,725 miles
    Test number
    279118697345
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached Detached. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn, advice replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavily worn, advice replacement. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak, close to excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass149,787 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    149,787 miles
    Test number
    444878535565
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHead lamps faded

  4. Fail149,787 miles (+2,779)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,787 miles
    Test number
    912101353410
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive close to limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHead lamps faded

  5. Pass147,008 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    147,008 miles
    Test number
    335897954467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Fail147,008 miles (+3,026)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,008 miles
    Test number
    695611058764
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass143,982 miles (+8,673)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    143,982 miles
    Test number
    195458517850
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass135,309 miles (+7,035)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    135,309 miles
    Test number
    471796104382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65 R15 88H (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass128,274 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    128,274 miles
    Test number
    447917830591
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working

  10. Fail128,274 miles (+7,414)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,274 miles
    Test number
    316870122776
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp not working

  11. Pass120,860 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    120,860 miles
    Test number
    910285903588
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp advise attention (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and g box

  12. Fail120,860 miles (+7,908)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,860 miles
    Test number
    344432309848
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp advise attention (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine and g box

  13. Pass112,952 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    112,952 miles
    Test number
    438518544983
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  14. Fail112,952 miles (+9,392)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,952 miles
    Test number
    716022364375
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  15. Pass103,560 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    103,560 miles
    Test number
    286999745122
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s front tyre sidewall damaged close to cords
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge close to cords

  16. Fail103,560 miles (+8,942)2 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,560 miles
    Test number
    609599945141
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s front tyre sidewall damaged close to cords
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn outer edge close to cords

  17. Pass94,618 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    94,618 miles
    Test number
    245343454101
    • NoteN/s front tyre sidewall damaged close to cords ;strongly advise replace

  18. Fail94,618 miles (+8,441)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,618 miles
    Test number
    717663254173
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExh rear box deteriorating
    • NoteN/s front tyre sidewall damaged close to cords ;strongly advise replace

  19. Fail86,177 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,177 miles
    Test number
    246840953137
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front wheels slight bind

  20. Pass86,177 miles (+7,805)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,177 miles
    Test number
    459570853154
    • 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)
    • NoteBoth front wheels slight bind

  21. Pass78,372 miles (+4,618)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,372 miles
    Test number
    548469652106
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • NoteAdvise front brake inspection
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low
    • NoteFront b/discs worn/lipped
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing low

  22. Pass73,754 miles (+4,272)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    73,754 miles
    Test number
    555374251179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass69,482 miles (+4,857)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    69,482 miles
    Test number
    662373260193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,625 miles (+5,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,625 miles
    Test number
    101434159107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  25. Pass58,741 miles (+6,196)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    58,741 miles
    Test number
    641611558119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass52,545 miles (+6,748)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    52,545 miles
    Test number
    901670867134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass45,797 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,797 miles
    Test number
    620523566153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y297 KHC

Does Y297 KHC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y297 KHC expired on 23 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y297 KHC?
The MOT on Y297 KHC expired on 23 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y297 KHC done?
Y297 KHC was recorded at 152,725 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2024, an average of 5,926 miles a year.
Has Y297 KHC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y297 KHC has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on Y297 KHC 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 Y297 KHC find?
Y297 KHC passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2024 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn, advice replacement., and 6 more.

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