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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Other · 2001 · 1,587 cc

Y893 RESMOT history

Y893 RES is a blue other Citroën Xsara first used on 27 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 211,956 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2025.

Y893 RES blue Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 12 Oct 2026
Mileage
211,956 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y893 RES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Other
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y893 RES was last recorded at 211,956 miles on 27 Sept 2025, 12,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,034 miles · 4 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
12,922 miles
Average per year
8,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 211,956 miles
  • 2024 – 199,034 miles
  • 2023 – 189,865 miles
  • 2022 – 176,987 miles
  • 2021 – 164,245 miles
  • 2020 – 147,467 miles
  • 2019 – 132,347 miles
  • 2018 – 123,164 miles
  • 2017 – 114,187 miles
  • 2016 – 98,693 miles
  • 2015 – 77,538 miles
  • 2014 – 76,084 miles
  • 2013 – 69,024 miles
  • 2012 – 66,325 miles
  • 2011 – 63,379 miles
  • 2010 – 59,050 miles
  • 2009 – 54,541 miles
  • 2008 – 50,302 miles
  • 2007 – 44,793 miles
  • 2006 – 41,809 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,956 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth sides sills slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass211,956 miles (+12,922)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    211,956 miles
    Test number
    559392933833
    • AdvisoryBoth sides sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass199,034 miles (+9,169)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    199,034 miles
    Test number
    213718971669
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass189,865 miles (+12,878)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    189,865 miles
    Test number
    924531587257
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass176,987 miles (+12,742)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    176,987 miles
    Test number
    369594519209
    • MinorFront Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass164,245 miles (+16,778)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    164,245 miles
    Test number
    431381384353
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass147,467 miles (+15,120)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    147,467 miles
    Test number
    178568248144
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  7. Pass132,347 miles (+9,183)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    132,347 miles
    Test number
    139745047826
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  8. Pass123,164 miles (+8,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    123,164 miles
    Test number
    457998741198
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass114,187 miles (+15,494)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    114,187 miles
    Test number
    502852735489
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and minor leak
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly cracked

  10. Pass98,693 miles (+21,155)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    98,693 miles
    Test number
    341023123074
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre slightly cracked

  11. Pass77,538 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    77,538 miles
    Test number
    557629772246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail77,532 miles (+1,448)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,532 miles
    Test number
    614238496254
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail76,084 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,084 miles
    Test number
    195502974253
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass76,084 miles (+7,060)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,084 miles
    Test number
    315522374286
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass69,024 miles (+2,699)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,024 miles
    Test number
    489866763205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass66,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    955419162233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,325 miles (+2,946)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,325 miles
    Test number
    377089162216
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass63,379 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    63,379 miles
    Test number
    848223561281
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Fail63,379 miles (+4,329)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,379 miles
    Test number
    458343661244
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass59,050 miles (+4,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    59,050 miles
    Test number
    252837550207
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass54,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    54,541 miles
    Test number
    294939859255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,541 miles (+4,239)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,541 miles
    Test number
    663529259250
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  23. Pass50,302 miles (+5,509)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,302 miles
    Test number
    903454778292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass44,793 miles (+2,984)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    44,793 miles
    Test number
    233926157288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass41,809 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    41,809 miles
    Test number
    650506086260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass38,375 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    38,375 miles
    Test number
    152810616169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about Y893 RES

Does Y893 RES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y893 RES expired on 12 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y893 RES?
The MOT on Y893 RES expired on 12 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y893 RES done?
Y893 RES was recorded at 211,956 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2025, an average of 8,930 miles a year.
Has Y893 RES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y893 RES has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2015.
Has the mileage on Y893 RES 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 Y893 RES find?
Y893 RES passed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2025 with 6 advisories: both sides sills slightly corroded; front power steering component has slight seepage from a component; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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