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Citroën Xsara

Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,587 cc

LA51 PZCMOT history

LA51 PZC is a silver petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 30 Jan 2002. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 122,102 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

LA51 PZC silver Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
122,102 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA51 PZC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA51 PZC was last recorded at 122,102 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2018: 107,782 miles, lower than 112,378 miles on 30 Nov 2017.

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
122,099 miles · 11 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
3,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 122,102 miles
  • 2024 – 120,120 miles
  • 2023 – 118,883 miles
  • 2022 – 117,895 miles
  • 2021 – 116,840 miles
  • 2020 – 115,895 miles
  • 2019 – 114,838 miles
  • 2018 – 107,782 miles
  • 2017 – 112,378 miles
  • 2016 – 110,970 miles
  • 2015 – 109,556 miles
  • 2014 – 108,015 miles
  • 2013 – 105,210 miles
  • 2012 – 100,401 miles
  • 2011 – 93,054 miles
  • 2010 – 86,611 miles
  • 2009 – 79,787 miles
  • 2008 – 62,498 miles
  • 2007 – 55,814 miles
  • 2006 – 47,038 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass122,102 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth headlights only just give a beam imageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryWheel trims installed at the time of test (nearside front missing)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Wheel trims fitted at time of test (nearside front missing )

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2017

  • Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass122,102 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    122,102 miles
    Test number
    989505717850
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights only just give a beam image
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims installed at the time of test (nearside front missing)

  2. Fail122,099 miles (+1,979)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,099 miles
    Test number
    780448046074
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights only just give a beam image
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims installed at the time of test (nearside front missing)

  3. Pass120,120 miles (+1,237)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    120,120 miles
    Test number
    592692751897
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm balding edges and cracks in treads (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipes/switch area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive large (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass118,883 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    118,883 miles
    Test number
    401157454070
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted time of test (n/s front missing)

  5. Fail118,882 miles (+987)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,882 miles
    Test number
    518509549068
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted at the time of test (nearside front missing)

  6. Pass117,895 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    117,895 miles
    Test number
    380100808916
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted at time of test (nearside front missing )

  7. Fail117,895 miles (+1,055)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,895 miles
    Test number
    472188743891
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWheel trims fitted at time of test (nearside front missing )

  8. Pass116,840 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    116,840 miles
    Test number
    379740835828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail116,840 miles (+945)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,840 miles
    Test number
    925447875007
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass115,895 miles (+1,057)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    115,895 miles
    Test number
    767608226376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass114,838 miles (+7,056)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    114,838 miles
    Test number
    113830654168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass107,782 miles (-4,596)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    107,782 miles
    Test number
    591533630982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass112,378 miles (+1,408)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    112,378 miles
    Test number
    927805693919
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass110,970 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    110,970 miles
    Test number
    541057888332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail110,970 miles (+1,414)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,970 miles
    Test number
    954335931509
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  16. Pass109,556 miles (+1,541)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    109,556 miles
    Test number
    292137611323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass108,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    108,015 miles
    Test number
    425675834488
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail108,015 miles (+2,805)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,015 miles
    Test number
    587495134365
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass105,210 miles (+4,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,210 miles
    Test number
    489542333430
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySide repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass100,401 miles (+7,347)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    100,401 miles
    Test number
    645643832388
    • NoteNearside rear tyre has some damage to the outer sidewall

  21. Pass93,054 miles (+6,443)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    93,054 miles
    Test number
    246186631360
    • NoteBoth anti-roll bar link dust covers split
    • NoteWasher operation was intermittant at time of test

  22. Pass86,611 miles (+6,824)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    86,611 miles
    Test number
    123625530317
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass79,787 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,787 miles
    Test number
    163108559303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteDust cover split offside front roll bar link

  24. Fail79,787 miles (+8,567)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,787 miles
    Test number
    702218259363
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteDust cover split offside front roll bar link

  25. Pass71,220 miles (+8,722)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    71,220 miles
    Test number
    743462319021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,498 miles (+6,684)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    62,498 miles
    Test number
    673514518004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,814 miles (+8,776)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    55,814 miles
    Test number
    752458317079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass47,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    47,038 miles
    Test number
    922898516035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LA51 PZC

Does LA51 PZC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA51 PZC is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA51 PZC?
The MOT on LA51 PZC is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA51 PZC done?
LA51 PZC was recorded at 122,102 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,770 miles a year.
Has LA51 PZC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA51 PZC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LA51 PZC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LA51 PZC find?
LA51 PZC passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: both headlights only just give a beam image; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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