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Citroën Avant Light 15

Black · Petrol · 1952 · 1,911 cc

PSL 170MOT history

PSL 170 is a black petrol Citroën Avant Light 15 first used on 31 Dec 1952. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 9,308 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
9,308 km
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
PSL 170
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Citroën
Model
Avant Light 15
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,911 cc
Year of manufacture
1952
First used
31 Dec 1952
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

PSL 170 was last recorded at 9,308 km on 12 Nov 2025, 0 km more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Sept 2006: 93,084 km, lower than 93,088 km on 19 Sept 2006.
  • 10 May 2010: 93,080 miles, lower than 93,084 miles on 21 May 2009.
  • 9 Jul 2018: 93,081 km, lower than 93,087 km on 5 Jul 2017.
  • 25 Oct 2023: 93,083 km, lower than 93,086 km on 2 Nov 2022.
  • 6 Nov 2024: 9,308 km, lower than 93,083 km on 25 Oct 2023.

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
9,308 km · 6 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
0 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 9,308 km
  • 2024 – 9,308 km
  • 2023 – 93,083 km
  • 2022 – 93,086 km
  • 2021 – 93,085 km
  • 2018 – 93,081 km
  • 2017 – 93,087 km
  • 2016 – 93,086 km
  • 2015 – 93,084 km
  • 2006 – 93,084 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass9,308 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass9,308 km
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    9,308 km
    Test number
    395608841080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass9,308 km (-83,775)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    9,308 km
    Test number
    256952552179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass93,083 km (-3)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    93,083 km
    Test number
    107869219308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass93,086 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    93,086 km
    Test number
    981326622115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass93,085 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    93,085 km
    Test number
    521881127641
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass93,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    93,080 miles
    Test number
    245911962186
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass93,081 km (-6)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    93,081 km
    Test number
    219069368758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass93,087 km (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    93,087 km
    Test number
    242705609078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,086 km (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    93,086 km
    Test number
    494455941010
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust mounting rubber split
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator works intermittantly
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass93,084 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    93,084 km
    Test number
    387951305434

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass93,083 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    93,083 miles
    Test number
    346178832170
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  12. Fail93,083 miles (+1)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,083 miles
    Test number
    895046432102
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  13. Pass93,082 miles (+2)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,082 miles
    Test number
    605703351132
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass93,080 miles (-4)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    93,080 miles
    Test number
    920580530167
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  15. Pass93,084 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    93,084 miles
    Test number
    283851049143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Fail93,084 miles (+2)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,084 miles
    Test number
    872249839192
    • FailureNearside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass93,082 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    93,082 miles
    Test number
    654818528191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,084 km (-4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    93,084 km
    Test number
    802050276282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail93,088 km1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,088 km
    Test number
    623602766202
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail93,081 km1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,081 km
    Test number
    243422566208
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • NoteFading of rear lamps
    • NoteSlight wear in n/s and o/s track rod end

Questions about PSL 170

What vehicle is registration PSL 170 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PSL 170 on a black petrol Citroën Avant Light 15 first used on 31 Dec 1952. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PSL 170 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PSL 170 is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on PSL 170?
The MOT on PSL 170 is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PSL 170 done?
PSL 170 was recorded at 9,308 km at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025.
Has PSL 170 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PSL 170 has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2012.
Has the mileage on PSL 170 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 5 times, first on 27 Sept 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on PSL 170 find?
PSL 170 passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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