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Citroën Saxo

Gold · Petrol · 2001 · 1,124 cc

Y873 OTTMOT history

Y873 OTT is a gold petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 28 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 102,163 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 2 May 2023
Mileage
102,163 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,669 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y873 OTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 May 2023
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y873 OTT was last recorded at 102,163 miles on 20 Apr 2023, 7,326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 May 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Jun 2011: 26,089 miles, lower than 48,522 miles on 14 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
94,837 miles · 3 May 2022
Between the last two tests
7,326 miles
Average per year
3,669 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 102,163 miles
  • 2022 – 94,837 miles
  • 2021 – 88,115 miles
  • 2020 – 84,288 miles
  • 2019 – 78,016 miles
  • 2018 – 68,318 miles
  • 2017 – 67,811 miles
  • 2016 – 66,570 miles
  • 2015 – 63,385 miles
  • 2014 – 56,801 miles
  • 2013 – 53,396 miles
  • 2012 – 51,574 miles
  • 2011 – 49,664 miles
  • 2010 – 48,522 miles
  • 2009 – 47,326 miles
  • 2008 – 44,624 miles
  • 2007 – 42,407 miles
  • 2006 – 39,933 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,163 miles
  • MajorCentral Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,163 miles (+7,326)8 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,163 miles
    Test number
    629335731694
    • MajorCentral Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Pass94,837 miles (+6,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    94,837 miles
    Test number
    436417681060
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • 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))

  3. Pass88,115 miles (+3,827)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    88,115 miles
    Test number
    498667235222
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass84,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    84,288 miles
    Test number
    611454079191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail84,288 miles (+6,272)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,288 miles
    Test number
    739027545213
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass78,016 miles (+41)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    78,016 miles
    Test number
    170541340757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail77,975 miles (+9,657)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,975 miles
    Test number
    689506124463
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass68,318 miles (+507)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    68,318 miles
    Test number
    181063189146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,811 miles (+1,241)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,811 miles
    Test number
    461580960344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass66,570 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    66,570 miles
    Test number
    439212708352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,570 miles (+3,185)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,570 miles
    Test number
    459755974906
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  12. Pass63,385 miles (+6,584)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    63,385 miles
    Test number
    925719385144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass56,801 miles (+3,405)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    56,801 miles
    Test number
    636843174107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,396 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,396 miles
    Test number
    205673083426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass51,574 miles (+1,910)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    51,574 miles
    Test number
    155639382156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass49,664 miles (+23,575)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    49,664 miles
    Test number
    805065681153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail26,089 miles (-22,433)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,089 miles
    Test number
    829339571175
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass48,522 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,522 miles
    Test number
    523094830181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail47,326 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,326 miles
    Test number
    610067329161
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass47,326 miles (+2,702)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2010
    Odometer
    47,326 miles
    Test number
    852807929172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,624 miles (+2,217)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    44,624 miles
    Test number
    290223628181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,407 miles (+2,474)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    42,407 miles
    Test number
    523414727195
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  23. Pass39,933 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    39,933 miles
    Test number
    730454726190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y873 OTT

Does Y873 OTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y873 OTT expired on 2 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y873 OTT?
The MOT on Y873 OTT expired on 2 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y873 OTT done?
Y873 OTT was recorded at 102,163 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2023, an average of 3,669 miles a year.
Has Y873 OTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y873 OTT has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on Y873 OTT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Jun 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on Y873 OTT find?
Y873 OTT failed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2023 with 8 major defects and 2 minor defects: central steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits; exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits, and 7 more.

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