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Citroën Xsara

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,587 cc

Y229 YGKMOT history

Y229 YGK is a red petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 18 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 165,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2022.

Y229 YGK red Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 3 Mar 2023
Mileage
165,987 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2022
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,803 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y229 YGK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
18 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y229 YGK was last recorded at 165,987 miles on 4 Mar 2022, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,970 miles · 28 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
7,803 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 165,987 miles
  • 2021 – 160,084 miles
  • 2020 – 153,476 miles
  • 2019 – 146,052 miles
  • 2018 – 140,784 miles
  • 2017 – 134,905 miles
  • 2015 – 125,779 miles
  • 2014 – 119,678 miles
  • 2013 – 111,994 miles
  • 2012 – 104,340 miles
  • 2011 – 96,900 miles
  • 2010 – 83,947 miles
  • 2009 – 71,488 miles
  • 2008 – 61,135 miles
  • 2007 – 51,612 miles
  • 2006 – 42,267 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,987 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside front and rear outer sill corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,987 miles (+17)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    165,987 miles
    Test number
    776262868048
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear outer sill corroded

  2. Fail165,970 miles (+5,886)2 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,970 miles
    Test number
    667723181027
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside front and rear outer sill corroded

  3. Pass160,084 miles (+6,608)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    160,084 miles
    Test number
    768031645150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner smooth (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass153,476 miles (+7,424)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    153,476 miles
    Test number
    813870772254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass146,052 miles (+5,268)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    146,052 miles
    Test number
    178103522362
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in clips (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass140,784 miles (+5,879)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,784 miles
    Test number
    380438518369
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded load valve to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  7. Pass134,905 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    134,905 miles
    Test number
    528297803903
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail134,905 miles (+9,126)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,905 miles
    Test number
    823687496485
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass125,779 miles (+6,101)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    125,779 miles
    Test number
    838344149471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass119,678 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,678 miles
    Test number
    828340034213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail119,627 miles (+7,633)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,627 miles
    Test number
    487594124222
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass111,994 miles (+7,654)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    111,994 miles
    Test number
    799662933293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass104,340 miles (+7,440)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    104,340 miles
    Test number
    396291952459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass96,900 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    96,900 miles
    Test number
    348999841478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail96,900 miles (+12,953)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,900 miles
    Test number
    979909641291
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass83,947 miles (+12,459)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    83,947 miles
    Test number
    862510110198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside inner gaiter unsecure
    • NoteSlight leak on power steering pump

  17. Pass71,488 miles (+10,353)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    71,488 miles
    Test number
    210923919143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass61,135 miles (+9,523)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    61,135 miles
    Test number
    303783118192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass51,612 miles (+9,345)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,612 miles
    Test number
    983196417192
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAuxiliary drive belt cracked
    • NoteFront wipers smear
    • NoteN/s/r seat loose

  20. Pass42,267 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    42,267 miles
    Test number
    250352626108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y229 YGK

Does Y229 YGK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y229 YGK expired on 3 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y229 YGK?
The MOT on Y229 YGK expired on 3 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y229 YGK done?
Y229 YGK was recorded at 165,987 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2022, an average of 7,803 miles a year.
Has Y229 YGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y229 YGK has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on Y229 YGK 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 YGK find?
Y229 YGK passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2022 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: front windscreen wiper blade defective; nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 4 more.

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