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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Petrol · 2002 · 1,587 cc

LA51 BEUMOT history

LA51 BEU is a blue petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 18 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 88,142 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

LA51 BEU blue Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
88,142 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,433 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 BEU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
18 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 BEU was last recorded at 88,142 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 6,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,296 miles · 14 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
6,846 miles
Average per year
3,433 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 88,142 miles
  • 2025 – 81,296 miles
  • 2024 – 72,954 miles
  • 2023 – 64,036 miles
  • 2022 – 53,964 miles
  • 2021 – 52,842 miles
  • 2020 – 52,079 miles
  • 2019 – 50,656 miles
  • 2018 – 49,868 miles
  • 2017 – 49,098 miles
  • 2016 – 47,146 miles
  • 2015 – 45,990 miles
  • 2014 – 44,692 miles
  • 2013 – 43,486 miles
  • 2012 – 42,284 miles
  • 2011 – 40,398 miles
  • 2010 – 38,603 miles
  • 2009 – 32,654 miles
  • 2008 – 28,098 miles
  • 2007 – 23,318 miles
  • 2006 – 19,387 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass88,142 miles
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Rear LIGHT LAMP LOOSE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass88,142 miles (+6,846)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    88,142 miles
    Test number
    424595662878
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass81,296 miles (+8,342)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    81,296 miles
    Test number
    800926493317
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass72,954 miles (+8,918)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    72,954 miles
    Test number
    107758910718
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front head lamps have weak beam pattern (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive minor oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass64,036 miles (+26)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    64,036 miles
    Test number
    360175605197
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear LIGHT LAMP LOOSE
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail64,010 miles (+10,046)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,010 miles
    Test number
    385911136168
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 66% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear LIGHT LAMP LOOSE
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass53,964 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    53,964 miles
    Test number
    957087001373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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 Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brakes clearly due to wheel design

  7. Fail53,964 miles (+1,122)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,964 miles
    Test number
    720983678628
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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 Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnable to see brakes clearly due to wheel design

  8. Pass52,842 miles (+763)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    52,842 miles
    Test number
    472439915824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass52,079 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    52,079 miles
    Test number
    142294823429
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail52,079 miles (+1,423)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,079 miles
    Test number
    175715573197
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass50,656 miles (+788)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    50,656 miles
    Test number
    254875294033
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass49,868 miles (+770)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    49,868 miles
    Test number
    122509863259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass49,098 miles (+1,952)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    49,098 miles
    Test number
    251297065827

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass47,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    47,146 miles
    Test number
    397562991335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail47,146 miles (+1,156)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,146 miles
    Test number
    758176157465
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass45,990 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    45,990 miles
    Test number
    398851405111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,692 miles (+1,206)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    44,692 miles
    Test number
    475535794029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass43,486 miles (+1,202)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,486 miles
    Test number
    208036603426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass42,284 miles (+1,886)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    42,284 miles
    Test number
    958153002139
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass40,398 miles (+1,795)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    40,398 miles
    Test number
    316268581097
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass38,603 miles (+814)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    38,603 miles
    Test number
    223903510117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,789 miles (+5,135)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    37,789 miles
    Test number
    631722610017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,654 miles (+4,556)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,654 miles
    Test number
    124795309066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,098 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    28,098 miles
    Test number
    174907008071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail28,096 miles (+4,778)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,096 miles
    Test number
    131057908013
    • DangerousOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  26. Pass23,318 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    23,318 miles
    Test number
    642712317072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass19,387 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    19,387 miles
    Test number
    372863416040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 BEU

Does LA51 BEU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 BEU is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LA51 BEU?
The MOT on LA51 BEU is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 BEU done?
LA51 BEU was recorded at 88,142 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 3,433 miles a year.
Has LA51 BEU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 BEU has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on LA51 BEU 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 LA51 BEU find?
LA51 BEU passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: headlamp lens slightly defective both sides; offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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