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Citroën Xsara

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,997 cc

Y228 FAFMOT history

Y228 FAF is a gold petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 12 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,910 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jan 2023.

Y228 FAF gold Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Jan 2024
Mileage
82,910 mi
At MOT on 24 Jan 2023
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,028 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y228 FAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y228 FAF was last recorded at 82,910 miles on 24 Jan 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,898 miles · 18 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,028 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 82,910 miles
  • 2022 – 82,898 miles
  • 2019 – 77,848 miles
  • 2018 – 69,537 miles
  • 2017 – 63,576 miles
  • 2016 – 50,529 miles
  • 2015 – 33,431 miles
  • 2014 – 18,267 miles
  • 2013 – 18,108 miles
  • 2012 – 17,789 miles
  • 2011 – 17,475 miles
  • 2010 – 16,900 miles
  • 2009 – 16,454 miles
  • 2008 – 15,722 miles
  • 2007 – 15,228 miles
  • 2006 – 14,687 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,910 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front seat base foam loose
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 16 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,910 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    82,910 miles
    Test number
    603794131909
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat base foam loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail82,910 miles (+12)3 major1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,910 miles
    Test number
    913918496011
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAll direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat base foam loose
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass82,898 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    82,898 miles
    Test number
    486021560112
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail82,898 miles (+5,050)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,898 miles
    Test number
    998546197925
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass77,848 miles (+8,311)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    77,848 miles
    Test number
    232229163967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass69,537 miles (+5,961)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    69,537 miles
    Test number
    912959500648

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass63,576 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    63,576 miles
    Test number
    179353456339
    • AdvisoryCrack along lower part of windscreen but not in line of vision

  8. Fail63,574 miles (+13,045)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,574 miles
    Test number
    172221934690
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  9. Pass50,529 miles (+17,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    50,529 miles
    Test number
    209090030003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear nearside and offside tyres cracking perishing
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  10. Pass33,431 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    33,431 miles
    Test number
    315789005035
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and cracking
    • NoteSlight corrosion on nearside rear inner seal

  11. Fail33,431 miles (+15,164)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,431 miles
    Test number
    857449005086
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perished and cracking
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished and cracking
    • NoteSlight corrosion on nearside rear inner seal

  12. Pass18,267 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    18,267 miles
    Test number
    235488504052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass18,108 miles (+319)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    18,108 miles
    Test number
    797124143031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass17,789 miles (+314)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    17,789 miles
    Test number
    368569832051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass17,475 miles (+575)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    17,475 miles
    Test number
    169550341480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass16,900 miles (+446)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    16,900 miles
    Test number
    410140650023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass16,454 miles (+732)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,454 miles
    Test number
    150681659050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass15,722 miles (+494)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    15,722 miles
    Test number
    223911558011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    15,228 miles
    Test number
    423209637095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,228 miles (+541)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,228 miles
    Test number
    472379637026
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass14,687 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    14,687 miles
    Test number
    740457846047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail14,687 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,687 miles
    Test number
    243167146093
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about Y228 FAF

Does Y228 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y228 FAF expired on 23 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y228 FAF?
The MOT on Y228 FAF expired on 23 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y228 FAF done?
Y228 FAF was recorded at 82,910 miles at its MOT on 24 Jan 2023, an average of 4,028 miles a year.
Has Y228 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y228 FAF has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on Y228 FAF 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 Y228 FAF find?
Y228 FAF passed its latest MOT on 24 Jan 2023 with 6 advisories: all direction indicators slightly discoloured; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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