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Citroën Xsara

Purple · Petrol · 2001 · 1,587 cc

Y863 RDCMOT history

Y863 RDC is a purple petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 60,871 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

Y863 RDC purple Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
60,871 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y863 RDC
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
30 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y863 RDC was last recorded at 60,871 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,821 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
50 miles
Average per year
1,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,871 miles
  • 2024 – 60,821 miles
  • 2023 – 60,628 miles
  • 2022 – 60,424 miles
  • 2021 – 59,971 miles
  • 2020 – 59,469 miles
  • 2019 – 57,997 miles
  • 2018 – 57,522 miles
  • 2017 – 56,970 miles
  • 2016 – 56,416 miles
  • 2015 – 55,707 miles
  • 2014 – 54,822 miles
  • 2013 – 54,276 miles
  • 2012 – 50,318 miles
  • 2011 – 48,220 miles
  • 2010 – 44,966 miles
  • 2009 – 40,484 miles
  • 2008 – 35,322 miles
  • 2007 – 29,521 miles
  • 2006 – 25,881 miles
  • 2005 – 22,778 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,871 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,871 miles (+50)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    60,871 miles
    Test number
    184955873617
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral age related corrosion and surface rust underneath noticed and advised

  2. Pass60,821 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    60,821 miles
    Test number
    170987537272
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail60,821 miles (+193)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,821 miles
    Test number
    941843382354
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryMacpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass60,628 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    60,628 miles
    Test number
    237401290376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass60,424 miles (+453)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    60,424 miles
    Test number
    203148155005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass59,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    59,971 miles
    Test number
    798665478534

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,971 miles (+502)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,971 miles
    Test number
    279956181884
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass59,469 miles (+1,472)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    59,469 miles
    Test number
    684880937825
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass57,997 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    57,997 miles
    Test number
    892056223197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass57,522 miles (+552)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2019
    Odometer
    57,522 miles
    Test number
    196396920832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass56,970 miles (+554)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2018
    Odometer
    56,970 miles
    Test number
    592278718700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2017
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    661482195972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  13. Fail56,416 miles (+709)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,416 miles
    Test number
    345886302195
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Steering locking device insecure track rod lock nut (2.2.C.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

  14. Pass55,707 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2016
    Odometer
    55,707 miles
    Test number
    465957325176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail55,707 miles (+885)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,707 miles
    Test number
    469396225185
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass54,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2015
    Odometer
    54,822 miles
    Test number
    725779924138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail54,822 miles (+546)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,822 miles
    Test number
    238349924116
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass54,276 miles (+3,958)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    54,276 miles
    Test number
    427407923163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass50,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2013
    Odometer
    50,318 miles
    Test number
    686434722181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    558744922156
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass48,220 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,220 miles
    Test number
    589199421132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass44,966 miles (+4,482)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    44,966 miles
    Test number
    464944310155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass40,484 miles (+5,162)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    40,484 miles
    Test number
    564969119161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass35,322 miles (+5,801)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    35,322 miles
    Test number
    353153008138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass29,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,521 miles
    Test number
    380373307121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail29,521 miles (+3,640)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,521 miles
    Test number
    432583107131
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass25,881 miles (+3,103)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    25,881 miles
    Test number
    723550006101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass22,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2006
    Odometer
    22,778 miles
    Test number
    430223306007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y863 RDC

Does Y863 RDC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y863 RDC is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on Y863 RDC?
The MOT on Y863 RDC is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y863 RDC done?
Y863 RDC was recorded at 60,871 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 1,847 miles a year.
Has Y863 RDC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y863 RDC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on Y863 RDC 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 Y863 RDC find?
Y863 RDC passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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