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Citroën Saxo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,124 cc

Y234 RALMOT history

Y234 RAL is a silver petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,679 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2023
Mileage
133,679 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,394 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y234 RAL
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
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y234 RAL was last recorded at 133,679 miles on 8 Apr 2022, 120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,559 miles · 4 Apr 2022
Between the last two tests
120 miles
Average per year
4,394 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 133,679 miles
  • 2021 – 131,819 miles
  • 2020 – 130,014 miles
  • 2019 – 128,405 miles
  • 2018 – 125,268 miles
  • 2017 – 123,315 miles
  • 2016 – 120,408 miles
  • 2015 – 116,525 miles
  • 2014 – 112,496 miles
  • 2013 – 108,698 miles
  • 2012 – 103,658 miles
  • 2011 – 99,667 miles
  • 2010 – 96,728 miles
  • 2009 – 91,351 miles
  • 2008 – 81,649 miles
  • 2007 – 74,414 miles
  • 2006 – 62,903 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,679 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes & offside rear outer pipe (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroding but not currently excessive or affecting strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryVehicle components corroding but not to excessRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass133,679 miles (+120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    133,679 miles
    Test number
    190725260822
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes & offside rear outer pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroding but not currently excessive or affecting strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle components corroding but not to excess

  2. Fail133,559 miles (+1,740)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,559 miles
    Test number
    380488773617
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes & offside rear outer pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroding but not currently excessive or affecting strength (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle components corroding but not to excess

  3. Pass131,819 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    131,819 miles
    Test number
    433448886037
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle & chassis but not excessive or affecting strength areas
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes & components worn / corroding but not excessive

  4. Fail131,818 miles (+1,804)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,818 miles
    Test number
    470592275599
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. right rail not locking (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside of vehicle & chassis areas but not excessive / affecting overall strength
    • AdvisorySuspension bushes & components worn / corroding but not excessively

  5. Pass130,014 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    130,014 miles
    Test number
    405240473953
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans

  6. Fail130,013 miles (+1,608)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,013 miles
    Test number
    865407873668
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/f and o/s/f floor pans

  7. Pass128,405 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,405 miles
    Test number
    304538084562
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all outer brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to floor pans

  8. Fail128,400 miles (+3,132)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,400 miles
    Test number
    150770423676
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all outer brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to floor pans

  9. Pass125,268 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    125,268 miles
    Test number
    158865736890
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front floor pan corroded

  10. Fail125,266 miles (+1,951)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,266 miles
    Test number
    975886639685
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside front floor pan corroded

  11. Pass123,315 miles (+2,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    123,315 miles
    Test number
    596921235013
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak lower radiator hose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion floorpan (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass120,408 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    120,408 miles
    Test number
    455749955885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak/s

  13. Fail120,403 miles (+3,878)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,403 miles
    Test number
    390899176794
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak/s

  14. Pass116,525 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    116,525 miles
    Test number
    356637445034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail116,525 miles (+4,029)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,525 miles
    Test number
    735724945086
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass112,496 miles (+3,798)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    112,496 miles
    Test number
    375505244081
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass108,698 miles (+5,040)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    108,698 miles
    Test number
    717534343016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear exhaust box deteriating

  18. Pass103,658 miles (+3,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    103,658 miles
    Test number
    845807932071
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass99,667 miles (+2,939)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    99,667 miles
    Test number
    818209241036
    • NoteNearside front wheel slightly binding
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewalls cracked
    • NoteOffside front wheel slightly binding
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewalls cracked

  20. Pass96,728 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    96,728 miles
    Test number
    933034450014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail96,726 miles (+5,375)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,726 miles
    Test number
    810073950043
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteN/s/r brake squeaky

  22. Pass91,351 miles (+9,702)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    91,351 miles
    Test number
    500594659081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass81,649 miles (+7,235)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    81,649 miles
    Test number
    202607638020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass74,414 miles (+11,511)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    74,414 miles
    Test number
    294237637058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass62,903 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,903 miles
    Test number
    814979856045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail62,901 miles3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,901 miles
    Test number
    133718856006
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel high,requires adjustment.

Questions about Y234 RAL

Does Y234 RAL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y234 RAL expired on 8 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y234 RAL?
The MOT on Y234 RAL expired on 8 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y234 RAL done?
Y234 RAL was recorded at 133,679 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2022, an average of 4,394 miles a year.
Has Y234 RAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y234 RAL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on Y234 RAL 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 Y234 RAL find?
Y234 RAL passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2022 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes & offside rear outer pipe; nearside front lower suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced rear bracket; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroding but not currently excessive or affecting strength, and 1 more.

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