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Citroën Saxo

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,100 cc

Y878 LAPMOT history

Y878 LAP is a silver petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 1 Mar 2001. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 10 of 17 MOT tests, with 54,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
54,000 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
17
10 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,412 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y878 LAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,100 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y878 LAP was last recorded at 54,000 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 1,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
52,822 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,178 miles
Average per year
1,412 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 54,000 miles
  • 2025 – 52,822 miles
  • 2024 – 51,353 miles
  • 2022 – 50,184 miles
  • 2021 – 48,770 miles
  • 2020 – 47,168 miles
  • 2019 – 45,528 miles
  • 2018 – 43,473 miles
  • 2017 – 41,420 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,000 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

17 tests since 10 Nov 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,000 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    54,000 miles
    Test number
    907708656606
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail54,000 miles (+1,178)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,000 miles
    Test number
    761187348506
    • Repaired at testBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass52,822 miles (+1,469)4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    52,822 miles
    Test number
    353187125326
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged, repaired with lens tape
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lamp lens cracked and has some water ingress

  4. Pass51,353 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    51,353 miles
    Test number
    165135163634
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked/perished on inner and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. PassMileage not read1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    833618036851
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged and has been repaired with tape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  6. FailMileage not read1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    709801375718
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lamp lens damaged and has been repaired with tape
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  7. Pass50,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    50,184 miles
    Test number
    369577683512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail50,178 miles (+1,408)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,178 miles
    Test number
    179807830711
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass48,770 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    48,770 miles
    Test number
    255943595618
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail48,770 miles (+1,602)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,770 miles
    Test number
    821669510062
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass47,168 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    47,168 miles
    Test number
    389148432855
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s repeater lens cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  12. Fail47,168 miles (+1,640)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,168 miles
    Test number
    221540801245
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s repeater lens cover missing
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  13. Pass45,528 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    45,528 miles
    Test number
    450957662392
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has long travel
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  14. Fail45,528 miles (+2,055)3 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,528 miles
    Test number
    762022030369
    • Repaired at testExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake has long travel
    • AdvisoryRear subframe corroded

  15. Pass43,473 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    43,473 miles
    Test number
    315562364289
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail43,473 miles (+2,053)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,473 miles
    Test number
    695485695944
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass41,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    41,420 miles
    Test number
    263157007979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y878 LAP

Does Y878 LAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on Y878 LAP is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on Y878 LAP?
The MOT on Y878 LAP is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has Y878 LAP done?
Y878 LAP was recorded at 54,000 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 1,412 miles a year.
Has Y878 LAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y878 LAP has failed 7 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on Y878 LAP 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 Y878 LAP find?
Y878 LAP passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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