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Citroën Saxo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,124 cc

Y229 WOBMOT history

Y229 WOB is a silver petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 23 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 16 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 135,450 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 May 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 May 2023
Mileage
135,450 mi
At MOT on 17 May 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,313 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 WOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
23 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 May 2023
Latest MOT test
17 May 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 WOB was last recorded at 135,450 miles on 17 May 2022, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,428 miles · 11 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
22 miles
Average per year
7,313 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 135,450 miles
  • 2021 – 132,679 miles
  • 2020 – 130,116 miles
  • 2019 – 129,184 miles
  • 2018 – 126,136 miles
  • 2017 – 123,224 miles
  • 2016 – 120,312 miles
  • 2015 – 118,467 miles
  • 2014 – 107,713 miles
  • 2013 – 89,466 miles
  • 2012 – 68,211 miles
  • 2011 – 50,871 miles
  • 2010 – 37,870 miles
  • 2009 – 30,801 miles
  • 2008 – 26,151 miles
  • 2007 – 21,530 miles
  • 2006 – 17,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass135,450 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront suspension and components have age related corrosion
  • AdvisoryWelding/repairs covered in underseal

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Coil spring corroded both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Underbody has age related corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass135,450 miles (+22)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2023
    Odometer
    135,450 miles
    Test number
    649888084456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront suspension and components have age related corrosion
    • AdvisoryWelding/repairs covered in underseal

  2. Fail135,428 miles (+2,749)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,428 miles
    Test number
    449550915130
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure silencer (corroded at joint) (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength various areas inside arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced has repairs covered in underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,679 miles (+50)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    132,679 miles
    Test number
    838967856057
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has age related corrosion

  4. Fail132,629 miles (+2,513)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,629 miles
    Test number
    669536608304
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has age related corrosion

  5. Pass130,116 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    130,116 miles
    Test number
    812443062558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade

  6. Fail130,110 miles (+926)5 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,110 miles
    Test number
    180368130561
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisoryRear wiper blade

  7. Pass129,184 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    129,184 miles
    Test number
    737254841373
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight damge to os rear boot floor

  8. Fail129,177 miles (+3,041)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,177 miles
    Test number
    685592649510
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight damge to os rear boot floor

  9. Pass126,136 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,136 miles
    Test number
    531495281338
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Fail126,136 miles (+2,912)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,136 miles
    Test number
    986171701271
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  11. Pass123,224 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,224 miles
    Test number
    109395146833
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front floors corroded

  12. Fail123,199 miles (+2,887)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,199 miles
    Test number
    595247091170
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryBoth front floors corroded

  13. Pass120,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,312 miles
    Test number
    910097562300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,312 miles (+1,845)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,312 miles
    Test number
    604341898940
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Pass118,467 miles (+10,754)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    118,467 miles
    Test number
    789818565081
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  16. Pass107,713 miles (+18,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    107,713 miles
    Test number
    546205564070
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  17. Pass89,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    89,466 miles
    Test number
    518113263017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail89,466 miles (+21,255)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,466 miles
    Test number
    356753263020
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass68,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,211 miles
    Test number
    147902362002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail68,211 miles (+17,340)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,211 miles
    Test number
    956401662021
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass50,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    50,871 miles
    Test number
    306963361072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail50,871 miles (+13,001)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,871 miles
    Test number
    636522161019
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  23. Pass37,870 miles (+7,069)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    37,870 miles
    Test number
    230634750099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass30,801 miles (+4,650)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    30,801 miles
    Test number
    774261569083
    • NoteNs front tyre wearing on outer edge

  25. Pass26,151 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    26,151 miles
    Test number
    964003468073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,530 miles (+4,493)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    21,530 miles
    Test number
    390478667086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass17,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    17,037 miles
    Test number
    663597166003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 WOB

Does Y229 WOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 WOB expired on 16 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 WOB?
The MOT on Y229 WOB expired on 16 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 WOB done?
Y229 WOB was recorded at 135,450 miles at its MOT on 17 May 2022, an average of 7,313 miles a year.
Has Y229 WOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 WOB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y229 WOB 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 Y229 WOB find?
Y229 WOB passed its latest MOT on 17 May 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 2 more.

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