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Citroën Xsara

White · Diesel · 2001 · 1,997 cc

Y317 MGUMOT history

Y317 MGU is a white diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 6 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2021 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 188,656 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2021.

Y317 MGU white Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2021
Mileage
188,656 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2021
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,567 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y317 MGU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
6 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2021
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y317 MGU was last recorded at 188,656 miles on 22 Nov 2021, 5,040 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,616 miles · 17 Nov 2020
Between the last two tests
5,040 miles
Average per year
5,567 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 188,656 miles
  • 2020 – 183,616 miles
  • 2019 – 181,160 miles
  • 2018 – 177,467 miles
  • 2017 – 172,820 miles
  • 2016 – 170,153 miles
  • 2015 – 167,275 miles
  • 2014 – 164,112 miles
  • 2013 – 154,378 miles
  • 2012 – 149,008 miles
  • 2011 – 143,532 miles
  • 2010 – 137,373 miles
  • 2009 – 129,408 miles
  • 2008 – 118,690 miles
  • 2007 – 103,762 miles
  • 2006 – 101,022 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail188,656 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail188,656 miles (+5,040)1 dangerous6 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,656 miles
    Test number
    841954808795
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Too flex hose. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass183,616 miles (+2,456)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    183,616 miles
    Test number
    478227522441
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass181,160 miles (+3,693)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    181,160 miles
    Test number
    559390485532
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass177,467 miles (+4,647)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    177,467 miles
    Test number
    822875273464
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear brake caliper worn

  5. Pass172,820 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    172,820 miles
    Test number
    397477735574

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail172,820 miles (+2,667)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,820 miles
    Test number
    714515399301
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  7. Pass170,153 miles (+2,878)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    170,153 miles
    Test number
    220074817380
    • AdvisoryO/s handbrake cable corroded

  8. Pass167,275 miles (+3,163)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    167,275 miles
    Test number
    834942776954
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass164,112 miles (+9,734)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    164,112 miles
    Test number
    355279054266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass154,378 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    154,378 miles
    Test number
    877370363228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail149,008 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,008 miles
    Test number
    368934152298
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres perrished

  12. Pass149,008 miles (+5,476)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    149,008 miles
    Test number
    646904852246
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteO/s and n/s rear tyres perrished

  13. Fail143,532 miles2 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,532 miles
    Test number
    225673821240
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear tyres different profile across axles

  14. Pass143,532 miles (+6,159)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    143,532 miles
    Test number
    259253021272
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear tyres different profile across axles

  15. Fail137,373 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,373 miles
    Test number
    143664340290
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Pass137,373 miles (+7,965)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    137,373 miles
    Test number
    342214540278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass129,408 miles (+10,718)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    129,408 miles
    Test number
    134796219202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass118,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    118,690 miles
    Test number
    194977418147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail118,690 miles (+14,928)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,690 miles
    Test number
    584326718190
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass103,762 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    103,762 miles
    Test number
    121844167480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass101,022 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    101,022 miles
    Test number
    134335656066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y317 MGU

Does Y317 MGU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y317 MGU expired on 27 Nov 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y317 MGU?
The MOT on Y317 MGU expired on 27 Nov 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y317 MGU done?
Y317 MGU was recorded at 188,656 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2021, an average of 5,567 miles a year.
Has Y317 MGU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y317 MGU has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on Y317 MGU 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 Y317 MGU find?
Y317 MGU failed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2021 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached; nearside front headlamp aim too low; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 14 more.

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