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Citroën Xsara

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,997 cc

Y242 KAEMOT history

Y242 KAE is a red petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 165,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2023.

Y242 KAE red Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Feb 2023
Mileage
165,425 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,507 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 KAE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y242 KAE was last recorded at 165,425 miles on 17 Feb 2023, 11,794 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,631 miles · 23 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
11,794 miles
Average per year
7,507 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,425 miles
  • 2022 – 153,631 miles
  • 2021 – 142,645 miles
  • 2020 – 134,170 miles
  • 2019 – 120,982 miles
  • 2018 – 108,087 miles
  • 2017 – 100,284 miles
  • 2016 – 91,920 miles
  • 2015 – 83,871 miles
  • 2014 – 75,810 miles
  • 2013 – 67,939 miles
  • 2012 – 60,267 miles
  • 2011 – 54,642 miles
  • 2010 – 50,825 miles
  • 2009 – 47,967 miles
  • 2008 – 45,251 miles
  • 2007 – 42,017 miles
  • 2006 – 37,321 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail165,425 miles
  • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to excessive bind offside front and pads worn down to metal of pad (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective excessively perished and flat

What MOT failures 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail165,425 miles (+11,794)1 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,425 miles
    Test number
    852218452418
    • DangerousExhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to excessive bind offside front and pads worn down to metal of pad (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective excessively perished and flat

  2. Pass153,631 miles (+10,986)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    153,631 miles
    Test number
    947556333254
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Pass142,645 miles (+6)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    142,645 miles
    Test number
    651291006958
    • MinorNearside 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))

  4. Fail142,639 miles (+8,469)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,639 miles
    Test number
    687145676291
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside 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))

  5. Pass134,170 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    134,170 miles
    Test number
    269342696296
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail134,170 miles (+13,188)7 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,170 miles
    Test number
    813296404872
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass120,982 miles (+5)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    120,982 miles
    Test number
    779367217812
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail120,977 miles (+12,890)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,977 miles
    Test number
    704839126136
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorFront Power steering pipe/hose leaking Valve (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass108,087 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    108,087 miles
    Test number
    220231080073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPass airbag turned off causing lights on

  10. Fail108,087 miles (+7,803)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,087 miles
    Test number
    919873525199
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass100,284 miles (+8,364)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    100,284 miles
    Test number
    797945824003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass91,920 miles (+8,049)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    91,920 miles
    Test number
    853244619798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass83,871 miles (+8,061)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    83,871 miles
    Test number
    367041165054
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass75,810 miles (+7,871)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    75,810 miles
    Test number
    595592954045
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass67,939 miles (+7,672)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    67,939 miles
    Test number
    335488433092
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass60,267 miles (+5,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    60,267 miles
    Test number
    415696122064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass54,642 miles (+3,817)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    54,642 miles
    Test number
    896204611090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass50,825 miles (+2,858)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,825 miles
    Test number
    411806910039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass47,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    47,967 miles
    Test number
    624133119000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail47,967 miles (+2,716)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,967 miles
    Test number
    721353719019
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass45,251 miles (+3,234)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    45,251 miles
    Test number
    181645118465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,017 miles (+4,696)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    42,017 miles
    Test number
    912303227012
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre outer walls starting to crack,not dangerous.

  23. Pass37,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    37,321 miles
    Test number
    154324326479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y242 KAE

Does Y242 KAE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 KAE expired on 22 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 KAE?
The MOT on Y242 KAE expired on 22 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 KAE done?
Y242 KAE was recorded at 165,425 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2023, an average of 7,507 miles a year.
Has Y242 KAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 KAE has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y242 KAE 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 Y242 KAE find?
Y242 KAE failed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2023 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board; brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive bind offside front and pads worn down to metal of pad; emissions unable to be completed due to misfire, and 10 more.

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