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Citroën Saxo

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,124 cc

Y38 HPLMOT history

Y38 HPL is a red petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 9 Apr 2001. Its MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 44,323 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Oct 2026
Mileage
44,323 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,594 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y38 HPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
9 Apr 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y38 HPL was last recorded at 44,323 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 1,849 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,474 miles · 18 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,849 miles
Average per year
1,594 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 44,323 miles
  • 2025 – 42,474 miles
  • 2024 – 40,722 miles
  • 2023 – 38,996 miles
  • 2022 – 36,604 miles
  • 2021 – 34,835 miles
  • 2020 – 33,981 miles
  • 2019 – 32,276 miles
  • 2018 – 31,605 miles
  • 2017 – 30,662 miles
  • 2016 – 28,841 miles
  • 2015 – 27,408 miles
  • 2014 – 25,320 miles
  • 2013 – 23,786 miles
  • 2012 – 22,392 miles
  • 2011 – 20,635 miles
  • 2010 – 18,990 miles
  • 2009 – 16,943 miles
  • 2008 – 15,229 miles
  • 2007 – 13,068 miles
  • 2006 – 11,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail44,323 miles
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Rim out of shape

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail44,323 miles (+1,849)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,323 miles
    Test number
    711434353120
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass42,474 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    42,474 miles
    Test number
    668978822040
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rim out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Fail42,457 miles (+1,735)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,457 miles
    Test number
    130920448311
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rim out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Pass40,722 miles (+1,726)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    40,722 miles
    Test number
    359310519534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass38,996 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    38,996 miles
    Test number
    170139275612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail38,996 miles (+2,392)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,996 miles
    Test number
    349547997146
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass36,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    36,604 miles
    Test number
    478276922252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail36,603 miles (+1,768)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,603 miles
    Test number
    422061804504
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective sharp edge on lense cover (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  9. Pass34,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    34,835 miles
    Test number
    920334740406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail34,835 miles (+854)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,835 miles
    Test number
    210634297253
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass33,981 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    33,981 miles
    Test number
    179849222987
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail33,973 miles (+1,697)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,973 miles
    Test number
    711097424096
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda reading too high possibly due to exhaust leak. (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Exhaust leak from rear box. (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass32,276 miles (+671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    32,276 miles
    Test number
    202356702621
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres starting to crack & perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront reg plate damagewd

  14. Pass31,605 miles (+943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    31,605 miles
    Test number
    694414090494
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass30,662 miles (+1,821)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    30,662 miles
    Test number
    886590622837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass28,841 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    28,841 miles
    Test number
    623065405027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail28,841 miles (+1,433)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,841 miles
    Test number
    793140337371
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass27,408 miles (+2,088)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    27,408 miles
    Test number
    216618695071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass25,320 miles (+1,534)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    25,320 miles
    Test number
    657121704137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass23,786 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    23,786 miles
    Test number
    405062593024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass22,392 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    22,392 miles
    Test number
    408916382063
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail22,392 miles (+1,757)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,392 miles
    Test number
    425196382077
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass20,635 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    20,635 miles
    Test number
    505636691010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass18,990 miles (+2,047)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    18,990 miles
    Test number
    324766190040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass16,943 miles (+1,714)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    16,943 miles
    Test number
    111481899462
    • NoteRear silencer a bit poor

  26. Pass15,229 miles (+2,161)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    15,229 miles
    Test number
    483980708119
    • NoteImbalance on front service brake

  27. Pass13,068 miles (+1,531)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    13,068 miles
    Test number
    523330607155
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on outer edge

  28. Pass11,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    11,537 miles
    Test number
    953141996078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y38 HPL

Does Y38 HPL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y38 HPL expired on 24 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y38 HPL?
The MOT on Y38 HPL expired on 24 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y38 HPL done?
Y38 HPL was recorded at 44,323 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 1,594 miles a year.
Has Y38 HPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y38 HPL has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y38 HPL 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 Y38 HPL find?
Y38 HPL failed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 3 major defects and 3 advisories: exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; horn not working; offside front headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect, and 3 more.

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