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Citroën Saxo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,124 cc

Y298 XAJMOT history

Y298 XAJ is a silver petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 5 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 91,431 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Mar 2024
Mileage
91,431 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
1,896 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 XAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
5 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 XAJ was last recorded at 91,431 miles on 2 Mar 2023, 720 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,711 miles · 25 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
720 miles
Average per year
1,896 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 91,431 miles
  • 2022 – 90,711 miles
  • 2021 – 90,011 miles
  • 2020 – 89,097 miles
  • 2019 – 87,749 miles
  • 2018 – 86,356 miles
  • 2017 – 84,960 miles
  • 2016 – 83,660 miles
  • 2015 – 82,232 miles
  • 2014 – 80,338 miles
  • 2013 – 78,279 miles
  • 2012 – 76,253 miles
  • 2011 – 74,510 miles
  • 2010 – 71,970 miles
  • 2009 – 69,354 miles
  • 2008 – 66,253 miles
  • 2007 – 62,944 miles
  • 2006 – 59,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass91,431 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Coil spring corroded Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear + n/s/f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass91,431 miles (+720)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    91,431 miles
    Test number
    416539538679
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass90,711 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    90,711 miles
    Test number
    831261500558
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear + n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  3. Fail90,711 miles (+700)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,711 miles
    Test number
    710310916455
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear + n/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Pass90,011 miles (+914)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    90,011 miles
    Test number
    921973575002
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,097 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    89,097 miles
    Test number
    759126643728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail89,097 miles (+1,348)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,097 miles
    Test number
    923661971206
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked/perished
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass87,749 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    87,749 miles
    Test number
    131866030932
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail87,749 miles (+1,393)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,749 miles
    Test number
    183202651099
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass86,356 miles (+1,396)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,356 miles
    Test number
    105902158975
    • AdvisoryNearside Front badly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear badly perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Steering rack gaiter deteriorated modified (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded To brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear badly perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine
    • AdvisoryEngine management light illuminated

  10. Pass84,960 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    84,960 miles
    Test number
    326641744502
    • AdvisoryOffside Front check strap damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management malfunction warning lamp illuminated

  11. Fail84,960 miles (+1,300)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,960 miles
    Test number
    521367892832
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front check strap damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. service brake (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryEngine management malfunction warning lamp illuminated

  12. Pass83,660 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,660 miles
    Test number
    525923564342
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap ineffective
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash

  13. Fail83,660 miles (+1,428)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,660 miles
    Test number
    237411175452
    • FailureNearside 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door check strap ineffective
    • AdvisoryEngine management light on dash

  14. Pass82,232 miles (+1,894)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,232 miles
    Test number
    776948855089
    • NoteEngine MIL warning lamp indicating a fault

  15. Fail80,338 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,338 miles
    Test number
    265542844079
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass80,338 miles (+2,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,338 miles
    Test number
    926602044021
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  17. Pass78,279 miles (+2,026)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,279 miles
    Test number
    395553243050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBonnet secondary catch stiff in operation
    • NoteEngine management warning light on
    • NoteO/s wiper blade split

  18. Pass76,253 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,253 miles
    Test number
    125298832033
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perisheing

  19. Fail76,253 miles (+1,743)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,253 miles
    Test number
    678458432014
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteMisfire
    • NoteO/s/f tyre perisheing

  20. Pass74,510 miles (+2,540)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    74,510 miles
    Test number
    947927321064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,970 miles2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,970 miles
    Test number
    601928340061
    • Repaired at testFuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront pipe corroded

  22. Pass71,970 miles (+2,616)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    71,970 miles
    Test number
    944668740008
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront pipe corroded

  23. Pass69,354 miles (+3,101)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,354 miles
    Test number
    424006359070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass66,253 miles (+3,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    66,253 miles
    Test number
    223463748027
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  25. Pass62,944 miles (+3,828)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    62,944 miles
    Test number
    121027537040
    • NoteFront brake imbalance 23

  26. Pass59,116 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    59,116 miles
    Test number
    590058046074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail59,110 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,110 miles
    Test number
    224955746075
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about Y298 XAJ

Does Y298 XAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 XAJ expired on 1 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 XAJ?
The MOT on Y298 XAJ expired on 1 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 XAJ done?
Y298 XAJ was recorded at 91,431 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2023, an average of 1,896 miles a year.
Has Y298 XAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 XAJ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on Y298 XAJ 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 Y298 XAJ find?
Y298 XAJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2023 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; coolant leak; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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