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Citroën Xsara

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,749 cc

Y238 UNVMOT history

Y238 UNV is a red petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 29 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 70,505 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2022.

Y238 UNV red Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 23 Mar 2023
Mileage
70,505 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y238 UNV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,749 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y238 UNV was last recorded at 70,505 miles on 21 Mar 2022, 2,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,039 miles · 24 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,466 miles
Average per year
2,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 70,505 miles
  • 2021 – 68,039 miles
  • 2020 – 67,598 miles
  • 2019 – 66,027 miles
  • 2018 – 64,295 miles
  • 2017 – 62,558 miles
  • 2016 – 61,773 miles
  • 2015 – 58,590 miles
  • 2014 – 56,928 miles
  • 2013 – 54,596 miles
  • 2012 – 52,086 miles
  • 2011 – 50,085 miles
  • 2010 – 48,375 miles
  • 2009 – 44,861 miles
  • 2008 – 43,540 miles
  • 2007 – 40,602 miles
  • 2006 – 37,732 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass70,505 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass70,505 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,505 miles
    Test number
    494190417322
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail70,505 miles (+2,466)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,505 miles
    Test number
    752662650795
    • Repaired at testNearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass68,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    68,039 miles
    Test number
    166920796776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail68,039 miles (+441)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,039 miles
    Test number
    541742050547
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass67,598 miles (+1,571)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    67,598 miles
    Test number
    737321856088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass66,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    223489248688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail66,027 miles (+1,732)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,027 miles
    Test number
    166681199335
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

  8. Pass64,295 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,295 miles
    Test number
    796241259043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail64,293 miles (+1,735)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,293 miles
    Test number
    903045401514
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

  10. Pass62,558 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,558 miles
    Test number
    933539269582
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail89,347 miles (+27,574)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,347 miles
    Test number
    442535700596
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass61,773 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    61,773 miles
    Test number
    730544029642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Fail61,773 miles (+3,183)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,773 miles
    Test number
    679025509030
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Pass58,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    58,590 miles
    Test number
    195390125115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail58,590 miles (+1,662)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,590 miles
    Test number
    316708115170
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass56,928 miles (+2,332)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    56,928 miles
    Test number
    889277304132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass54,596 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,596 miles
    Test number
    707855613123
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread starting to seperate

  18. Fail54,596 miles (+2,510)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,596 miles
    Test number
    829865013161
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread starting to seperate

  19. Pass52,086 miles (+2,001)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    52,086 miles
    Test number
    298867212180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass50,085 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    50,085 miles
    Test number
    329610921153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail50,084 miles (+1,709)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,084 miles
    Test number
    499018311107
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass48,375 miles (+3,514)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    48,375 miles
    Test number
    693921590020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,861 miles (+1,321)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,861 miles
    Test number
    912653019152
    • NoteRear bumper insecure

  24. Pass43,540 miles (+2,938)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    43,540 miles
    Test number
    294976718102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,602 miles (+2,870)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    40,602 miles
    Test number
    290974617496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,732 miles
    Test number
    293529116408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y238 UNV

Does Y238 UNV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y238 UNV expired on 23 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y238 UNV?
The MOT on Y238 UNV expired on 23 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y238 UNV done?
Y238 UNV was recorded at 70,505 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2022, an average of 2,062 miles a year.
Has Y238 UNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y238 UNV has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y238 UNV 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 Y238 UNV find?
Y238 UNV passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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