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Citroën Xsara

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,997 cc

Y885 DHNMOT history

Y885 DHN is a silver diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 16 May 2001. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 6 of 9 MOT tests, with 999,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

Y885 DHN silver Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
999,999 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
9
6 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y885 DHN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 May 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y885 DHN was last recorded at 999,999 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Aug 2023: 99,999 miles, lower than 999,994 miles on 13 Aug 2022.

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
999,999 miles · 14 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 999,999 miles
  • 2025 – 99,999 miles
  • 2024 – 99,999 miles
  • 2023 – 99,999 miles
  • 2022 – 999,994 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass999,999 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable not secureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front inner wing covers looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower arch liner slightly insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower outer sill corroded but not holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

9 tests since 25 May 2022, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass999,999 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    999,999 miles
    Test number
    840082358879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable not secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front inner wing covers loose

  2. Fail999,999 miles (+900,000)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    999,999 miles
    Test number
    302000156995
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear hand brake cable not secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s & o/s front inner wing covers loose

  3. Pass99,999 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    533077645354
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arch liner slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower outer sill corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail99,999 miles2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    689658689708
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower arch liner slightly insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower outer sill corroded but not holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass99,999 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    981455911719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded but not holed

  6. Fail99,999 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    217859353654
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer sill corroded but not holed

  7. Pass99,999 miles (-899,995)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    99,999 miles
    Test number
    417823235720
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass999,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    999,994 miles
    Test number
    299904456369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer o/s outer sill damaged but not corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass999,987 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    999,987 km
    Test number
    577626302130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front o/s outer sill damaged but not corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about Y885 DHN

Does Y885 DHN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y885 DHN is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y885 DHN?
The MOT on Y885 DHN is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y885 DHN done?
Y885 DHN was recorded at 999,999 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 1 miles a year.
Has Y885 DHN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y885 DHN has failed 3 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on Y885 DHN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Aug 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y885 DHN find?
Y885 DHN passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear hand brake cable not secure; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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