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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,749 cc

Y873 OALMOT history

Y873 OAL is a blue petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 30 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026 and it has passed 20 of 22 MOT tests, with 83,168 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2025.

Y873 OAL blue Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2026
Mileage
83,168 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2025
MOT tests
22
20 passed · 2 failed
Per year
3,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 OAL
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 15 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y873 OAL was last recorded at 83,168 miles on 15 Apr 2025, 6,813 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,355 miles · 16 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
6,813 miles
Average per year
3,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 83,168 miles
  • 2024 – 76,355 miles
  • 2023 – 68,643 miles
  • 2022 – 62,211 miles
  • 2021 – 59,650 miles
  • 2020 – 57,832 miles
  • 2019 – 54,859 miles
  • 2018 – 51,533 miles
  • 2017 – 48,297 miles
  • 2016 – 44,633 miles
  • 2015 – 41,116 miles
  • 2014 – 38,020 miles
  • 2013 – 35,195 miles
  • 2012 – 33,255 miles
  • 2011 – 31,326 miles
  • 2010 – 29,255 miles
  • 2009 – 27,749 miles
  • 2008 – 26,022 miles
  • 2007 – 23,981 miles
  • 2006 – 21,542 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,168 miles
  • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES
  • AdvisoryREAR BULBS

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

22 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,168 miles (+6,813)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    83,168 miles
    Test number
    885138435348
    • AdvisoryFRONT TYRES
    • AdvisoryREAR BULBS

  2. Pass76,355 miles (+7,712)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    76,355 miles
    Test number
    910269174139
    • AdvisoryCv boot loose
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow

  3. Pass68,643 miles (+6,432)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    68,643 miles
    Test number
    907547470379
    • AdvisoryN/S BALL JOINT BOOT DAMAGED
    • AdvisorySLIGHT PLAY O/S TRACK ROD END

  4. Pass62,211 miles (+2,561)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    62,211 miles
    Test number
    525584203767

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass59,650 miles (+1,818)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    59,650 miles
    Test number
    789777089721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass57,832 miles (+2,973)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    57,832 miles
    Test number
    169680789763
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded

  7. Pass54,859 miles (+3,326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,859 miles
    Test number
    347052376533
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded

  8. Pass51,533 miles (+3,236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    51,533 miles
    Test number
    868321524245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre heavily worn on outer edge of tread

  9. Pass48,297 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    48,297 miles
    Test number
    480862851871

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass44,633 miles (+3,517)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    44,633 miles
    Test number
    541955964877

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass41,116 miles (+3,096)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    41,116 miles
    Test number
    719991195014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass38,020 miles (+2,825)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    38,020 miles
    Test number
    648264904199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass35,195 miles (+1,940)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,195 miles
    Test number
    139076983028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,255 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    33,255 miles
    Test number
    517822502132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,255 miles (+1,929)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,255 miles
    Test number
    858952302183
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Pass31,326 miles (+2,071)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    31,326 miles
    Test number
    695463701168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail29,255 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,255 miles
    Test number
    481826700123
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass29,255 miles (+1,506)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    29,255 miles
    Test number
    754646300151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass27,749 miles (+1,727)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    27,749 miles
    Test number
    953594109155
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • 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)

  20. Pass26,022 miles (+2,041)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    26,022 miles
    Test number
    591068808197
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside front tyres worn at edges close to limit (2mm)

  21. Pass23,981 miles (+2,439)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    23,981 miles
    Test number
    663959407131
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass21,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    21,542 miles
    Test number
    941100516175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y873 OAL

Does Y873 OAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y873 OAL expired on 15 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y873 OAL?
The MOT on Y873 OAL expired on 15 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y873 OAL done?
Y873 OAL was recorded at 83,168 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2025, an average of 3,246 miles a year.
Has Y873 OAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 OAL has failed 2 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2012.
Has the mileage on Y873 OAL 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 Y873 OAL find?
Y873 OAL passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2025 with 2 advisories: front tyres; rear bulbs.

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