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Citroën Xsara

Purple · Diesel · 2001 · 1,997 cc

Y211 CFVMOT history

Y211 CFV is a purple diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 8 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 98,793 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2021.

Y211 CFV purple Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Nov 2022
Mileage
98,793 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2021
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,930 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y211 CFV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y211 CFV was last recorded at 98,793 miles on 25 Nov 2021, 2,024 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,769 miles · 11 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
2,024 miles
Average per year
3,930 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 98,793 miles
  • 2020 – 96,769 miles
  • 2019 – 94,446 miles
  • 2018 – 92,102 miles
  • 2017 – 89,962 miles
  • 2016 – 87,558 miles
  • 2015 – 85,047 miles
  • 2014 – 83,169 miles
  • 2013 – 79,516 miles
  • 2012 – 77,003 miles
  • 2011 – 74,126 miles
  • 2010 – 70,965 miles
  • 2009 – 65,992 miles
  • 2008 – 59,145 miles
  • 2007 – 51,377 miles
  • 2006 – 44,696 miles
  • 2005 – 35,284 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass98,793 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both a front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Lo (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2005–2014

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass98,793 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,793 miles
    Test number
    244681025332
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both a front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Lo (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail98,793 miles (+2,024)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,793 miles
    Test number
    498881993881
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both a front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Lo (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass96,769 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    96,769 miles
    Test number
    693917030024
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  4. Fail96,769 miles (+2,323)1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,769 miles
    Test number
    826694032190
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Pass94,446 miles (+2,344)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,446 miles
    Test number
    279719972911
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass92,102 miles3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    92,102 miles
    Test number
    948752278352
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at lower edge (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Fail92,102 miles (+2,140)2 repaired3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,102 miles
    Test number
    774340661015
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Split at lower edge (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass89,962 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    89,962 miles
    Test number
    932125431839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail89,956 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,956 miles
    Test number
    793196909937
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill holed (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass89,956 miles (+2,398)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    89,956 miles
    Test number
    543674622386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass87,558 miles (+12)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    87,558 miles
    Test number
    920467137533
    • AdvisoryEmissions just met, suspected boost leak?
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPark brake has little reserve travel
    • AdvisoryPark brake just met requirements
    • AdvisoryRear Slight brake imbalance

  12. Fail87,546 miles (+2,499)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,546 miles
    Test number
    834086238761
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear rear brakes slight imbalance

  13. Pass85,047 miles (+1,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,047 miles
    Test number
    815279556613
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front fog light not working

  14. Pass83,169 miles (+18)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    83,169 miles
    Test number
    898835224348
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteEngine management light on

  15. Fail83,151 miles (+3,635)1 dangerous2 repaired5 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,151 miles
    Test number
    429333124317
    • DangerousExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteRear exhaust corroded

  16. Pass79,516 miles (+2,513)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    79,516 miles
    Test number
    466896213425
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass77,003 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    77,003 miles
    Test number
    946810222332
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail77,003 miles (+2,877)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,003 miles
    Test number
    615269812361
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass74,126 miles (+3,161)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    74,126 miles
    Test number
    398278001330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass70,965 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    70,965 miles
    Test number
    970208200327
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside Rear tyre worn
    • NoteNearside front fog light bulb inoperative
    • NoteOffside front to rear brake pipe corroded

  21. Fail70,965 miles (+4,973)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,965 miles
    Test number
    211037700304
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside Rear tyre worn
    • NoteNearside front fog light bulb inoperative
    • NoteOffside front to rear brake pipe corroded

  22. Pass65,992 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    65,992 miles
    Test number
    120025219369
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front suspension ball joint

  23. Fail65,990 miles (+6,845)1 dangerous3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,990 miles
    Test number
    252673519389
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front suspension ball joint
    • NoteWiper switch terminals loose

  24. Pass59,145 miles (+7,768)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    59,145 miles
    Test number
    501125008316
    • NoteNearside front brake dragging slightly
    • NoteSlight fluctuation on front brackes
    • NoteWiper switch inoperative and replaced by toggle switch

  25. Pass51,377 miles (+6,681)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    51,377 miles
    Test number
    532063217328
    • NoteDeep cut in offside front tyre tread
    • NoteFront tyres worn inner edges, nearside 2.5mm
    • NoteNearside front fog light not working
    • NoteSlight play in nearside front ball joint

  26. Pass44,696 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    44,696 miles
    Test number
    854001316310
    • NoteExhaust mid section cracked
    • NoteExhaust rear section corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread cut

  27. Fail44,694 miles (+9,410)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,694 miles
    Test number
    814601416362
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteExhaust mid section cracked
    • NoteExhaust rear section corroded
    • NoteOffside front tyre tread cut

  28. Pass35,284 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    35,284 miles
    Test number
    562360875268
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNSR tyre cracking & approaching limit
    • NoteNail in OSF tyre

Questions about Y211 CFV

Does Y211 CFV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y211 CFV expired on 26 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y211 CFV?
The MOT on Y211 CFV expired on 26 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y211 CFV done?
Y211 CFV was recorded at 98,793 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2021, an average of 3,930 miles a year.
Has Y211 CFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y211 CFV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y211 CFV 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 Y211 CFV find?
Y211 CFV passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2021 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both a front; nearside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play lo; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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