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Citroën Xsara

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,997 cc

Y252 NWCMOT history

Y252 NWC is a red petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 28 Aug 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 168,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

Y252 NWC red Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
168,744 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,094 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y252 NWC
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
28 Aug 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y252 NWC was last recorded at 168,744 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,723 miles · 29 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
7,094 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 168,744 miles
  • 2021 – 159,299 miles
  • 2020 – 155,300 miles
  • 2019 – 149,927 miles
  • 2018 – 145,995 miles
  • 2017 – 143,505 miles
  • 2016 – 139,067 miles
  • 2015 – 133,430 miles
  • 2014 – 128,394 miles
  • 2013 – 124,307 miles
  • 2012 – 117,697 miles
  • 2011 – 111,726 miles
  • 2010 – 99,319 miles
  • 2009 – 88,645 miles
  • 2008 – 76,258 miles
  • 2007 – 59,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,744 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.

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge balding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside lower sill arrears corroded but paintwork intact, paintwork should be removed for further inspection

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,744 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    168,744 miles
    Test number
    422727936961

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,723 miles (+9,424)3 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,723 miles
    Test number
    791260260267
    • DangerousNearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass159,299 miles (+134)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    159,299 miles
    Test number
    434767899470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail159,165 miles (+3,865)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,165 miles
    Test number
    902675669365
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass155,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,300 miles
    Test number
    592625907276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail155,300 miles (+5,373)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,300 miles
    Test number
    623468255443
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass149,927 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    149,927 miles
    Test number
    703879482213
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge balding (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside lower sill arrears corroded but paintwork intact, paintwork should be removed for further inspection

  8. Fail149,927 miles (+3,932)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,927 miles
    Test number
    184571921679
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge balding (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside lower sill arrears corroded but paintwork intact, paintwork should be removed for further inspection

  9. Pass145,995 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    145,995 miles
    Test number
    833864419453
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail145,995 miles (+2,490)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,995 miles
    Test number
    273503188753
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At bracket (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass143,505 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    143,505 miles
    Test number
    847284925254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside outer rear sill damaged

  12. Fail143,505 miles (+4,438)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,505 miles
    Test number
    165865226614
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside outer rear sill damaged

  13. Pass139,067 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    139,067 miles
    Test number
    885889247153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail139,067 miles (+5,637)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,067 miles
    Test number
    744510890835
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass133,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,430 miles
    Test number
    520521095517
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail133,430 miles (+5,036)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,430 miles
    Test number
    962831947746
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail128,394 miles1 repaired8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,394 miles
    Test number
    785636914348
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth frontbrake discs worn unable to see pads
    • NoteN/s rear tyre low tread worn on edges and cracking
    • NoteO/s front fog light inop
    • NoteO/s front tyre low in tread
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSteering rack misting oil

  18. Pass128,394 miles (+4,087)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    128,394 miles
    Test number
    829066914319
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth frontbrake discs worn unable to see pads
    • NoteN/s rear tyre low tread worn on edges and cracking
    • NoteO/s front fog light inop
    • NoteO/s front tyre low in tread
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak
    • NoteSteering rack misting oil

  19. Pass124,307 miles (+6,610)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,307 miles
    Test number
    395581713367
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs worn
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteN/s rear hub damp suspect rear brake cylinder
    • NoteO/s front fog light inop
    • NoteSlight engine and transmission oil leaks

  20. Pass117,697 miles (+5,971)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    117,697 miles
    Test number
    757214212302
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteCentre exhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteN/s front tyre low tread and nail in tread
    • NoteO/s front fog light inop
    • NoteSlight engine oil leak

  21. Pass111,726 miles (+12,407)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    111,726 miles
    Test number
    479861521306
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail99,319 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,319 miles
    Test number
    531775830296
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass99,319 miles (+10,674)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    99,319 miles
    Test number
    941435630232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass88,645 miles (+313)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    88,645 miles
    Test number
    743663139219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail88,332 miles (+12,074)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,332 miles
    Test number
    723206529231
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass76,258 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,258 miles
    Test number
    134642048242
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  27. Fail76,258 miles (+16,291)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,258 miles
    Test number
    722152448216
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  28. Pass59,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    59,967 miles
    Test number
    593378717224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y252 NWC

Does Y252 NWC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y252 NWC expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y252 NWC?
The MOT on Y252 NWC expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y252 NWC done?
Y252 NWC was recorded at 168,744 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 7,094 miles a year.
Has Y252 NWC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y252 NWC has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on Y252 NWC 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 Y252 NWC find?
Y252 NWC passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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