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Citroën Xsara

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,749 cc

Y896 NHRMOT history

Y896 NHR is a red petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 158,257 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2024.

Y896 NHR red Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2025
Mileage
158,257 mi
At MOT on 6 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,764 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y896 NHR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,749 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Mar 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y896 NHR was last recorded at 158,257 miles on 6 Mar 2024, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,176 miles · 29 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
81 miles
Average per year
6,764 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,257 miles
  • 2023 – 148,854 miles
  • 2022 – 141,237 miles
  • 2021 – 134,783 miles
  • 2020 – 129,118 miles
  • 2019 – 116,558 miles
  • 2018 – 115,325 miles
  • 2017 – 112,420 miles
  • 2016 – 109,326 miles
  • 2015 – 106,159 miles
  • 2014 – 103,232 miles
  • 2013 – 99,486 miles
  • 2012 – 93,045 miles
  • 2011 – 85,689 miles
  • 2010 – 76,758 miles
  • 2009 – 67,094 miles
  • 2008 – 57,190 miles
  • 2007 – 47,183 miles
  • 2006 – 38,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,257 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Mirror slightly looseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • EML on

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Side repeater incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,257 miles (+81)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    158,257 miles
    Test number
    160580213998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail158,176 miles (+9,322)1 dangerous4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,176 miles
    Test number
    432712437661
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Mirror slightly loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass148,854 miles (+7,617)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    148,854 miles
    Test number
    441808537686
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust box joint has slight leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,237 miles (+6,454)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    141,237 miles
    Test number
    479963468961
    • AdvisoryMil light on
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass134,783 miles (+5,665)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    134,783 miles
    Test number
    900697654981
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass129,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    129,118 miles
    Test number
    828907622347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail129,118 miles (+12,560)3 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,118 miles
    Test number
    399051215669
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass116,558 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,558 miles
    Test number
    387395995460
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail116,557 miles (+1,232)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,557 miles
    Test number
    387409344534
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass115,325 miles (+2,905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    115,325 miles
    Test number
    931026722349
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished and cracked

  11. Pass112,420 miles (+3,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2018
    Odometer
    112,420 miles
    Test number
    488575352728
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Pass109,326 miles (+3,167)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    109,326 miles
    Test number
    820071571115
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryEML on
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and perished on tread section
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNumber plate lights orange
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass106,159 miles (+2,927)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    106,159 miles
    Test number
    356249345131
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  14. Pass103,232 miles (+3,746)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    103,232 miles
    Test number
    999108144117
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight blow from centre exhaust join

  15. Pass99,486 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    99,486 miles
    Test number
    336030443176
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to wear bars
    • NoteSpeedo reading dim in operation

  16. Fail99,486 miles (+6,441)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,486 miles
    Test number
    596850743197
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre close to wear bars
    • NoteSpeedo reading dim in operation

  17. Pass93,045 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    958239232126
    • NoteEML LIGHT ON
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

  18. Fail93,045 miles (+7,356)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,045 miles
    Test number
    369339032134
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEML LIGHT ON
    • NoteN/S/F TYRE LOW ON OUTER EDGE

  19. Pass85,689 miles (+8,931)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2012
    Odometer
    85,689 miles
    Test number
    258883531487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,758 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    76,758 miles
    Test number
    142287640107
    • 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)

  21. Fail76,758 miles (+9,664)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,758 miles
    Test number
    264947140188
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • 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)

  22. Pass67,094 miles (+9,904)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    67,094 miles
    Test number
    151889749138
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  23. Pass57,190 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2009
    Odometer
    57,190 miles
    Test number
    223269148409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChild seat in o/s/r seat, not tested
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  24. Fail57,190 miles (+10,007)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,190 miles
    Test number
    761319448135
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChild seat in o/s/r seat, not tested
    • NoteEngine managment light on

  25. Pass47,183 miles (+9,122)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2008
    Odometer
    47,183 miles
    Test number
    251201247493
    • NoteCentre to rear exhaust joint corrode
    • NoteN/s/front tyre worn on edges

  26. Pass38,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    38,061 miles
    Test number
    633980256158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y896 NHR

Does Y896 NHR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y896 NHR expired on 9 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y896 NHR?
The MOT on Y896 NHR expired on 9 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y896 NHR done?
Y896 NHR was recorded at 158,257 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2024, an average of 6,764 miles a year.
Has Y896 NHR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y896 NHR has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on Y896 NHR 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 Y896 NHR find?
Y896 NHR passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2024 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside mirror slightly loose; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 5 more.

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