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Citroën Xsara

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,587 cc

AY56 YTUMOT history

AY56 YTU is a red petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 4 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 75,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Apr 2025
Mileage
75,148 mi
At MOT on 15 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,949 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
AY56 YTU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
4 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

AY56 YTU was last recorded at 75,148 miles on 15 Apr 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
75,146 miles · 10 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,949 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 75,148 miles
  • 2023 – 63,887 miles
  • 2022 – 53,916 miles
  • 2021 – 47,910 miles
  • 2019 – 44,835 miles
  • 2018 – 44,278 miles
  • 2017 – 42,680 miles
  • 2016 – 41,032 miles
  • 2015 – 38,546 miles
  • 2014 – 36,142 miles
  • 2013 – 33,382 miles
  • 2012 – 30,024 miles
  • 2011 – 26,003 miles
  • 2010 – 21,508 miles
  • 2009 – 17,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,148 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak at outer retaining clip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Aug 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,148 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,148 miles
    Test number
    493677498584
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  2. Fail75,146 miles (+11,259)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,146 miles
    Test number
    619473821427
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer & Inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass63,887 miles (+9,971)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    63,887 miles
    Test number
    461433970092
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass53,916 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    53,916 miles
    Test number
    166018517894
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust retaining bracket broken away
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, beam axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail53,916 miles (+6,006)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,916 miles
    Test number
    363049348817
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure and exuding lubricant on to nearby components (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust retaining bracket broken away
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, beam axle assembly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass47,910 miles (+21)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    47,910 miles
    Test number
    430335676649
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak at outer retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail47,889 miles (+3,054)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,889 miles
    Test number
    371822053494
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure close to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leak at outer retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass44,835 miles (+557)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    44,835 miles
    Test number
    784610220569
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease slightly past retaining clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished

  9. Pass44,278 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    44,278 miles
    Test number
    251426771584
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail44,276 miles (+1,596)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,276 miles
    Test number
    836539953630
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass42,680 miles (+1,648)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    42,680 miles
    Test number
    777244081116
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' X2 (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Osr and nsr tyres cracking

  12. Pass41,032 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    41,032 miles
    Test number
    401145464379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres cracking but no cords visible at time of the test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail41,032 miles (+2,486)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,032 miles
    Test number
    655820018038
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres cracking but no cords visible at time of the test
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass38,546 miles (+2,404)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    38,546 miles
    Test number
    877800335238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass36,142 miles (+2,760)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    36,142 miles
    Test number
    448674624272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,382 miles (+3,358)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    33,382 miles
    Test number
    346751833439
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have cuts in traed

  17. Pass30,024 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    30,024 miles
    Test number
    269422622227
    • NoteBoth n/s and o/s front bottom arm bushes slightly starting to split
    • NoteBoth n/s and o/s front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

  18. Fail30,024 miles (+4,021)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,024 miles
    Test number
    817762022223
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth n/s and o/s front bottom arm bushes slightly starting to split
    • NoteBoth n/s and o/s front wiper blades starting to smear windscreen

  19. Pass26,003 miles (+4,495)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    26,003 miles
    Test number
    657710031213
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass21,508 miles (+4,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    21,508 miles
    Test number
    371079420214
    • 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)

  21. Pass17,270 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    17,270 miles
    Test number
    510131039278
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about AY56 YTU

Does AY56 YTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on AY56 YTU expired on 14 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on AY56 YTU?
The MOT on AY56 YTU expired on 14 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has AY56 YTU done?
AY56 YTU was recorded at 75,148 miles at its MOT on 15 Apr 2024, an average of 3,949 miles a year.
Has AY56 YTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. AY56 YTU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on AY56 YTU 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 AY56 YTU find?
AY56 YTU passed its latest MOT on 15 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect: front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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