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Citroën Xsara

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,360 cc

Y251 DCGMOT history

Y251 DCG is a silver petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 4 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,895 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2022.

Y251 DCG silver Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2023
Mileage
104,895 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,390 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y251 DCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
4 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y251 DCG was last recorded at 104,895 miles on 28 Sept 2022, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,893 miles · 27 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,390 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 104,895 miles
  • 2021 – 101,186 miles
  • 2020 – 97,811 miles
  • 2019 – 95,588 miles
  • 2018 – 93,339 miles
  • 2017 – 90,294 miles
  • 2016 – 87,417 miles
  • 2015 – 84,840 miles
  • 2014 – 82,230 miles
  • 2013 – 79,927 miles
  • 2012 – 77,422 miles
  • 2011 – 74,322 miles
  • 2010 – 71,015 miles
  • 2009 – 66,822 miles
  • 2008 – 62,096 miles
  • 2007 – 56,405 miles
  • 2006 – 50,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,895 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass104,895 miles (+2)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    104,895 miles
    Test number
    833089935659
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail104,893 miles (+3,707)1 dangerous2 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,893 miles
    Test number
    555520793313
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure center pipe broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass101,186 miles (+3,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    101,186 miles
    Test number
    616467210005
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass97,811 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    97,811 miles
    Test number
    179172210341
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail97,811 miles (+2,223)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,811 miles
    Test number
    555889650856
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,588 miles (+2,249)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    95,588 miles
    Test number
    699717117804
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass93,339 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    93,339 miles
    Test number
    705859741518
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail93,338 miles (+3,044)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,338 miles
    Test number
    626868093576
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass90,294 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    90,294 miles
    Test number
    520927952263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail90,294 miles (+2,877)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,294 miles
    Test number
    250854238135
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass87,417 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    87,417 miles
    Test number
    835156988625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on side walls
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

  12. Fail87,414 miles (+2,574)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,414 miles
    Test number
    264011331775
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

  13. Pass84,840 miles (+2,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    84,840 miles
    Test number
    456490829245
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre cracking on tread
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass82,230 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    82,230 miles
    Test number
    289498554253
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking on tread side walls

  15. Fail82,229 miles (+2,302)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,229 miles
    Test number
    898618754293
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres cracking on tread side walls

  16. Pass79,927 miles (+2,505)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    79,927 miles
    Test number
    857667763225
    • NoteRear exhaust box rusting away

  17. Pass77,422 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    77,422 miles
    Test number
    327808262251
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking on tread side walls

  18. Fail77,148 miles (+2,826)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,148 miles
    Test number
    269308962236
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracking on tread side walls

  19. Pass74,322 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    74,322 miles
    Test number
    135515761222
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking on tread side walls

  20. Fail74,319 miles (+3,304)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,319 miles
    Test number
    848735761298
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre cracking on tread side walls

  21. Pass71,015 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    71,015 miles
    Test number
    863047950295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,822 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    66,822 miles
    Test number
    700408739277
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is perished.

  23. Fail66,822 miles (+4,726)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,822 miles
    Test number
    330837939252
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre is perished.

  24. Pass62,096 miles (+5,691)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    62,096 miles
    Test number
    333561668416
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are in poor condition
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/f & o/s/r seat belt webbing is damaged.

  25. Pass56,405 miles (+6,233)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,405 miles
    Test number
    633381747260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,172 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,172 miles
    Test number
    461729116227
    • NoteO/s door mirror glass is cracked

Questions about Y251 DCG

Does Y251 DCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y251 DCG expired on 7 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y251 DCG?
The MOT on Y251 DCG expired on 7 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y251 DCG done?
Y251 DCG was recorded at 104,895 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2022, an average of 3,390 miles a year.
Has Y251 DCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y251 DCG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y251 DCG 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 Y251 DCG find?
Y251 DCG passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2022 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front headlamp lens slightly defective, and 1 more.

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