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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,997 cc

LB04 ABNMOT history

LB04 ABN is a blue petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 168,629 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jun 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 18 Jul 2026
Mileage
168,629 mi
At MOT on 30 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 ABN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jun 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB04 ABN was last recorded at 168,629 miles on 30 Jun 2026, 6,017 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,612 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
6,017 miles
Average per year
5,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,629 miles
  • 2025 – 162,612 miles
  • 2024 – 156,173 miles
  • 2023 – 148,490 miles
  • 2022 – 140,544 miles
  • 2021 – 131,413 miles
  • 2020 – 128,727 miles
  • 2019 – 123,521 miles
  • 2018 – 122,562 miles
  • 2017 – 119,904 miles
  • 2016 – 117,119 miles
  • 2014 – 109,871 miles
  • 2013 – 103,232 miles
  • 2012 – 97,827 miles
  • 2011 – 92,111 miles
  • 2010 – 88,624 miles
  • 2009 – 84,767 miles
  • 2008 – 71,645 miles
  • 2007 – 56,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail168,629 miles
  • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

27 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail168,629 miles (+6,017)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,629 miles
    Test number
    270606240582
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,612 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    162,612 miles
    Test number
    658038734558
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail162,612 miles (+6,439)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,612 miles
    Test number
    568978156856
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,173 miles (+7,683)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    156,173 miles
    Test number
    445990678547
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass148,490 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    148,490 miles
    Test number
    322189210686
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Fail148,490 miles (+7,946)1 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,490 miles
    Test number
    206031505541
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass140,544 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    140,544 miles
    Test number
    172676365560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail140,527 miles (+9,114)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,527 miles
    Test number
    637882498764
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass131,413 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    131,413 miles
    Test number
    355984768988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass128,727 miles (+342)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    128,727 miles
    Test number
    105140522341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass128,385 miles (+4,864)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    128,385 miles
    Test number
    748372064740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass123,521 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    123,521 miles
    Test number
    108431181847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass122,562 miles (+2,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    122,562 miles
    Test number
    829176078260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass119,904 miles (+2,785)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    119,904 miles
    Test number
    482580711806

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass117,119 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    117,119 miles
    Test number
    450904068615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc quite rusty on its inner face
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc quite rusty on its outer face

  16. Fail117,119 miles1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,119 miles
    Test number
    385420071576
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc quite rusty on its inner face
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc quite rusty on its outer face

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    897296825004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass109,871 miles (+6,639)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    109,871 miles
    Test number
    626373124093
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteBoth front tyres have sidewall contact to kerb edge wear

  19. Pass103,232 miles (+5,405)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    103,232 miles
    Test number
    979604723052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass97,827 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    97,827 miles
    Test number
    826276622012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail97,816 miles (+5,705)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,816 miles
    Test number
    155385822438
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass92,111 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    92,111 miles
    Test number
    399067921060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,624 miles (+3,857)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    88,624 miles
    Test number
    241967190452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,767 miles (+13,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,767 miles
    Test number
    490090419141
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass71,645 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    71,645 miles
    Test number
    881225918152
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail71,645 miles (+15,106)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,645 miles
    Test number
    953265218197
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  27. Pass56,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,539 miles
    Test number
    794247387005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB04 ABN

Does LB04 ABN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 ABN expired on 18 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 ABN?
The MOT on LB04 ABN expired on 18 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 ABN done?
LB04 ABN was recorded at 168,629 miles at its MOT on 30 Jun 2026, an average of 5,820 miles a year.
Has LB04 ABN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 ABN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on LB04 ABN 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 LB04 ABN find?
LB04 ABN failed its latest MOT on 30 Jun 2026 with 3 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both; integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear outer sills; nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 6 more.

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