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Citroën Saxo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,124 cc

Y243 TGVMOT history

Y243 TGV is a red petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 30 Jun 2001. Its MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 133,546 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Jul 2024
Mileage
133,546 mi
At MOT on 9 Jul 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
5,285 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y243 TGV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jun 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Jul 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y243 TGV was last recorded at 133,546 miles on 9 Jul 2024, 4,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,624 miles · 13 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
4,922 miles
Average per year
5,285 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,546 miles
  • 2023 – 128,624 miles
  • 2022 – 123,226 miles
  • 2021 – 118,401 miles
  • 2020 – 118,361 miles
  • 2018 – 118,288 miles
  • 2017 – 116,826 miles
  • 2016 – 112,794 miles
  • 2015 – 105,686 miles
  • 2014 – 95,212 miles
  • 2013 – 83,642 miles
  • 2012 – 80,821 miles
  • 2011 – 75,587 miles
  • 2010 – 73,093 miles
  • 2009 – 65,260 miles
  • 2008 – 57,212 miles
  • 2007 – 47,502 miles
  • 2006 – 40,459 miles
  • 2005 – 32,869 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail133,546 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% Imbalance Nearside Low Performance (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

31 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail133,546 miles (+4,922)2 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,546 miles
    Test number
    150895275185
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass128,624 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    128,624 miles
    Test number
    711678956552
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail128,607 miles (+5,381)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,607 miles
    Test number
    827769227239
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • 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))

  4. Pass123,226 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    123,226 miles
    Test number
    627175312150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail123,206 miles (+4,805)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,206 miles
    Test number
    723575842508
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Pass118,401 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    118,401 miles
    Test number
    138662692506

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass118,361 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    118,361 miles
    Test number
    224844615958
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Fail118,360 miles (+72)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,360 miles
    Test number
    136276855469
    • DangerousService brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rears (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,288 miles (+1,462)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    118,288 miles
    Test number
    383310271594
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear Pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside Rear Of Front Sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass116,826 miles (+46)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,826 miles
    Test number
    206279427575
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% Imbalance Nearside Low Performance (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOnly Just Passed Emissions Test !!! Had To Do Full Cat Test !!!

  11. Fail116,780 miles (+3,986)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,780 miles
    Test number
    701359194243
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 16% Imbalance Nearside Low Performance (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass112,794 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    112,794 miles
    Test number
    481538108376
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Fail112,794 miles (+7,108)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,794 miles
    Test number
    539125630488
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front inner wings (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass105,686 miles (+10,474)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    105,686 miles
    Test number
    689257385137
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  15. Pass95,212 miles (+11,570)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    95,212 miles
    Test number
    117472414249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass83,642 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    317593213239
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  17. Fail83,642 miles (+2,821)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,642 miles
    Test number
    967113413225
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished

  18. Pass80,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    197305912212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail80,821 miles (+5,234)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    329765812436
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  20. Pass75,587 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    75,587 miles
    Test number
    827229571131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,585 miles (+2,492)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,585 miles
    Test number
    639858271186
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  22. Pass73,093 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    73,093 miles
    Test number
    210024590410
    • NoteBoth tyres perished
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  23. Fail73,093 miles (+7,833)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,093 miles
    Test number
    200253790426
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteBoth tyres perished
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  24. Pass65,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    65,260 miles
    Test number
    130886669111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail65,260 miles (+8,048)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,260 miles
    Test number
    563946569164
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass57,212 miles (+9,710)4 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,212 miles
    Test number
    320757578109
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNearside front tyre has nail in.
    • NoteNeraside rear tyre had nail in.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre is cracking on outer sidewall.
    • NotePassenger front wiper blade is split.
    • NoteRear wiper blade has no rubber on.

  27. Fail47,502 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,502 miles
    Test number
    490021877129
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Pass47,502 miles (+7,043)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    47,502 miles
    Test number
    881761977194
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Fail40,459 miles1 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,459 miles
    Test number
    514992876175
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  30. Pass40,459 miles (+7,590)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    40,459 miles
    Test number
    744712476143
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  31. Pass32,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    32,869 miles
    Test number
    944382575162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y243 TGV

Does Y243 TGV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y243 TGV expired on 12 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y243 TGV?
The MOT on Y243 TGV expired on 12 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y243 TGV done?
Y243 TGV was recorded at 133,546 miles at its MOT on 9 Jul 2024, an average of 5,285 miles a year.
Has Y243 TGV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y243 TGV has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on Y243 TGV 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 Y243 TGV find?
Y243 TGV failed its latest MOT on 9 Jul 2024 with 2 dangerous defects and 9 major defects: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear, and 8 more.

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