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Citroën Xsara

Red · Petrol · 2001 · 1,587 cc

L40 DCSMOT history

L40 DCS is a red petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 14 Dec 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 82,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2024.

L40 DCS red Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2025
Mileage
82,345 mi
At MOT on 7 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,802 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L40 DCS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
14 Dec 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

L40 DCS was last recorded at 82,345 miles on 7 Aug 2024, 961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,384 miles · 11 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
961 miles
Average per year
3,802 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,345 miles
  • 2023 – 81,384 miles
  • 2022 – 80,079 miles
  • 2020 – 74,799 miles
  • 2019 – 72,738 miles
  • 2018 – 69,905 miles
  • 2017 – 67,360 miles
  • 2016 – 63,437 miles
  • 2014 – 55,983 miles
  • 2013 – 51,731 miles
  • 2012 – 48,196 miles
  • 2010 – 40,712 miles
  • 2009 – 34,035 miles
  • 2008 – 23,671 miles
  • 2007 – 15,845 miles
  • 2006 – 13,238 miles
  • 2005 – 10,228 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,345 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Vehicle presented in disgraceful condition. Unable to check rear seat belts due to dirt/contamination
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple dents/damage to almost every panel. Agricultural use, vehicle's testable components qualify for MOT pass at time of test (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Steering arm has slight play in ball joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,345 miles (+961)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    82,345 miles
    Test number
    756884832571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle presented in disgraceful condition. Unable to check rear seat belts due to dirt/contamination
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Multiple dents/damage to almost every panel. Agricultural use, vehicle's testable components qualify for MOT pass at time of test (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass81,384 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    81,384 miles
    Test number
    394478115862
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail81,375 miles (+1,296)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,375 miles
    Test number
    693343921280
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass80,079 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    80,079 miles
    Test number
    468241392610
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering arm has slight play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail80,078 miles6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,078 miles
    Test number
    878844838253
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering arm has slight play in ball joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    783822660538
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracks in tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s dip beam slightly poor image

  7. Pass74,799 miles (+2,061)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    74,799 miles
    Test number
    220874031128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  8. Pass72,738 miles (+2,833)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    72,738 miles
    Test number
    319725076431
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass69,905 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    69,905 miles
    Test number
    650123680074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  10. Fail69,905 miles (+2,545)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,905 miles
    Test number
    569556019198
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre

  11. Pass67,360 miles (+3,923)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    67,360 miles
    Test number
    865762381228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass63,437 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    63,437 miles
    Test number
    124210525211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail63,398 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,398 miles
    Test number
    932817434445
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. PassMileage not read1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    787885095133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass55,983 miles (+4,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    55,983 miles
    Test number
    168862304282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass51,731 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    51,731 miles
    Test number
    585857823269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail51,726 miles (+3,530)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,726 miles
    Test number
    436106723208
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass48,196 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    48,196 miles
    Test number
    378187532237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail48,160 miles (+7,448)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,160 miles
    Test number
    695875132240
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass40,712 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    40,712 miles
    Test number
    674546950286
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteClutch release bearing noisy
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront tyres cracked, perished and worn close to the limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked, perished and worn close to the limit

  21. Fail40,712 miles (+6,677)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,712 miles
    Test number
    973496050265
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteClutch release bearing noisy
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteFront tyres cracked, perished and worn close to the limit
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked, perished and worn close to the limit

  22. Pass34,035 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,035 miles
    Test number
    330684659475
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked, perished with metal object in the tread (185/65/15 H)

  23. Fail34,035 miles (+10,364)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,035 miles
    Test number
    311922259431
    • FailureFront registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureRear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre cracked, perished with metal object in the tread (185/65/15 H)

  24. Pass23,671 miles (+7,826)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,671 miles
    Test number
    932234238235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass15,845 miles (+2,607)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    15,845 miles
    Test number
    123840827210
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass13,238 miles (+3,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,238 miles
    Test number
    101030936254
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  27. Pass10,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    10,228 miles
    Test number
    182661135212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L40 DCS

Does L40 DCS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on L40 DCS expired on 10 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on L40 DCS?
The MOT on L40 DCS expired on 10 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has L40 DCS done?
L40 DCS was recorded at 82,345 miles at its MOT on 7 Aug 2024, an average of 3,802 miles a year.
Has L40 DCS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L40 DCS has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on L40 DCS 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 L40 DCS find?
L40 DCS passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; rear vehicle presented in disgraceful condition. unable to check rear seat belts due to dirt/contamination, and 1 more.

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