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Citroën Xsara

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,587 cc

Y242 NJAMOT history

Y242 NJA is a silver petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 29 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 183,642 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2022.

Y242 NJA silver Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2023
Mileage
183,642 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y242 NJA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y242 NJA was last recorded at 183,642 miles on 20 Aug 2022, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,637 miles · 18 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
8,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 183,642 miles
  • 2021 – 179,005 miles
  • 2020 – 175,165 miles
  • 2019 – 171,210 miles
  • 2018 – 164,474 miles
  • 2017 – 157,092 miles
  • 2016 – 150,670 miles
  • 2015 – 147,029 miles
  • 2014 – 145,169 miles
  • 2013 – 136,017 miles
  • 2012 – 122,610 miles
  • 2011 – 110,318 miles
  • 2010 – 101,375 miles
  • 2009 – 94,415 miles
  • 2008 – 81,946 miles
  • 2007 – 65,183 miles
  • 2006 – 45,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,642 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,642 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    183,642 miles
    Test number
    604240718420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail183,637 miles (+4,632)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,637 miles
    Test number
    859185210052
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass179,005 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    179,005 miles
    Test number
    488798533319
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail178,994 miles (+3,829)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,994 miles
    Test number
    276204192614
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. Complete (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass175,165 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    175,165 miles
    Test number
    767743811293
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail175,161 miles (+3,951)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,161 miles
    Test number
    839598456609
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass171,210 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    171,210 miles
    Test number
    207469256898
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail171,200 miles (+6,726)7 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,200 miles
    Test number
    182055084791
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass164,474 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    164,474 miles
    Test number
    596296721487
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail164,470 miles (+7,378)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,470 miles
    Test number
    400908148194
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass157,092 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    157,092 miles
    Test number
    282977912061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail157,088 miles (+6,418)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,088 miles
    Test number
    729012839586
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  13. Pass150,670 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    150,670 miles
    Test number
    875568036811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail150,668 miles (+3,639)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,668 miles
    Test number
    408194216962
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

  15. Pass147,029 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    147,029 miles
    Test number
    446583865162
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Fail147,028 miles (+1,859)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,028 miles
    Test number
    876662465174
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass145,169 miles (+23)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    145,169 miles
    Test number
    218960964140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT OUTER SILLS CORRODED (OUTSIDE 30CM OF ANY MAJOR COMPONENT

  18. Fail145,146 miles (+9,129)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,146 miles
    Test number
    297510754402
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBOTH FRONT OUTER SILLS CORRODED (OUTSIDE 30CM OF ANY MAJOR COMPONENT

  19. Pass136,017 miles (+13,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    136,017 miles
    Test number
    856614343154
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass122,610 miles (+12,292)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    122,610 miles
    Test number
    987249342101
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Pass110,318 miles (+8,943)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    110,318 miles
    Test number
    186799631172
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteRear no plate light dim at offside

  22. Pass101,375 miles (+6,960)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    101,375 miles
    Test number
    350258440113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteChild seats fitted nsr osr

  23. Fail94,415 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,415 miles
    Test number
    390422259154
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished

  24. Pass94,415 miles (+12,469)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    94,415 miles
    Test number
    711212559182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly perished

  25. Pass81,946 miles (+16,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    81,946 miles
    Test number
    853111128187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass65,183 miles (+19,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    65,183 miles
    Test number
    220920317482
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass45,473 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    45,473 miles
    Test number
    474371466066
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront tyres perished nail in nsf

Questions about Y242 NJA

Does Y242 NJA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y242 NJA expired on 21 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y242 NJA?
The MOT on Y242 NJA expired on 21 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y242 NJA done?
Y242 NJA was recorded at 183,642 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2022, an average of 8,390 miles a year.
Has Y242 NJA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y242 NJA has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on Y242 NJA 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 NJA find?
Y242 NJA passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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