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Citroën Xsara

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,360 cc

Y278 FAFMOT history

Y278 FAF is a green petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 27 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 54,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2022.

Y278 FAF green Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2023
Mileage
54,326 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2022
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y278 FAF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
27 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y278 FAF was last recorded at 54,326 miles on 28 Sept 2022, 305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,021 miles · 20 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
305 miles
Average per year
2,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 54,326 miles
  • 2021 – 36,585 miles
  • 2020 – 35,215 miles
  • 2019 – 34,339 miles
  • 2018 – 32,967 miles
  • 2017 – 32,416 miles
  • 2016 – 31,229 miles
  • 2015 – 30,598 miles
  • 2014 – 29,819 miles
  • 2013 – 27,996 miles
  • 2012 – 26,224 miles
  • 2011 – 24,435 miles
  • 2010 – 22,741 miles
  • 2009 – 21,641 miles
  • 2008 – 20,257 miles
  • 2007 – 18,778 miles
  • 2006 – 16,454 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,326 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Indicator switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass54,326 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    54,326 miles
    Test number
    295980713811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,021 miles (+17,436)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,021 miles
    Test number
    810398784491
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass36,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,585 miles
    Test number
    283913375166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail36,585 miles (+1,370)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,585 miles
    Test number
    844362581926
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass35,215 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    35,215 miles
    Test number
    152197402423
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail35,215 miles (+876)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,215 miles
    Test number
    496027150770
    • MajorIndicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass34,339 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    34,339 miles
    Test number
    781084509644
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisorySump corroded and minor oil leak

  8. Fail34,339 miles (+1,372)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,339 miles
    Test number
    410046779536
    • Repaired at testSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisorySump corroded and minor oil leak

  9. Pass32,967 miles (+551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    32,967 miles
    Test number
    761912445856
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Pass32,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    32,416 miles
    Test number
    395252879981
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail32,416 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,416 miles
    Test number
    785111662322
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail32,416 miles (+1,187)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,416 miles
    Test number
    669695528006
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass31,229 miles (+631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    31,229 miles
    Test number
    150333588789
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass30,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    30,598 miles
    Test number
    895757205189
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail30,598 miles (+779)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,598 miles
    Test number
    657866205113
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail29,819 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,819 miles
    Test number
    258978114171
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteHandbrake cable clips corroded

  17. Pass29,819 miles (+1,823)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    29,819 miles
    Test number
    645878314112
    • NoteHandbrake cable clips corroded

  18. Pass27,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    27,996 miles
    Test number
    225254413154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail27,996 miles (+1,772)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,996 miles
    Test number
    389673413101
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass26,224 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    26,224 miles
    Test number
    259046012179
    • NoteRear exhaust section rusty

  21. Fail26,224 miles (+1,789)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,224 miles
    Test number
    818436812153
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust section rusty

  22. Pass24,435 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    24,435 miles
    Test number
    658858011176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,741 miles (+17)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    22,741 miles
    Test number
    623540820165
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing

  24. Fail22,724 miles (+1,083)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,724 miles
    Test number
    181619310136
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing

  25. Pass21,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    21,641 miles
    Test number
    204279619174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail21,641 miles (+1,384)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,641 miles
    Test number
    563669119101
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  27. Pass20,257 miles (+1,479)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    20,257 miles
    Test number
    433569118194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass18,778 miles (+2,324)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    18,778 miles
    Test number
    921972827131
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  29. Pass16,454 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    16,454 miles
    Test number
    563193426155
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about Y278 FAF

Does Y278 FAF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y278 FAF expired on 28 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y278 FAF?
The MOT on Y278 FAF expired on 28 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y278 FAF done?
Y278 FAF was recorded at 54,326 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2022, an average of 2,306 miles a year.
Has Y278 FAF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y278 FAF has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on Y278 FAF 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 Y278 FAF find?
Y278 FAF passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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