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Citroën Xsara

Beige · Diesel · 2004 · 1,997 cc

LB04 ABUMOT history

LB04 ABU is a beige diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 29 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 165,214 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Aug 2024
Mileage
165,214 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB04 ABU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB04 ABU was last recorded at 165,214 miles on 29 Jul 2023, 8,627 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,587 miles · 6 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
8,627 miles
Average per year
7,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 165,214 miles
  • 2022 – 156,587 miles
  • 2021 – 149,794 miles
  • 2020 – 141,381 miles
  • 2019 – 132,850 miles
  • 2018 – 122,432 miles
  • 2017 – 115,344 miles
  • 2016 – 109,274 miles
  • 2015 – 100,075 miles
  • 2014 – 92,974 miles
  • 2013 – 83,851 miles
  • 2012 – 78,180 miles
  • 2011 – 73,207 miles
  • 2010 – 69,639 miles
  • 2009 – 62,500 miles
  • 2008 – 55,340 miles
  • 2007 – 47,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,214 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 31 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,214 miles (+8,627)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    165,214 miles
    Test number
    362155009645
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass156,587 miles (+6,793)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    156,587 miles
    Test number
    597263789628
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside rear outer sill

  3. Pass149,794 miles (+104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    149,794 miles
    Test number
    356639302737
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,690 miles (+8,309)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,690 miles
    Test number
    235061782446
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass141,381 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    141,381 miles
    Test number
    467964417479
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail141,380 miles (+8,530)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,380 miles
    Test number
    705417061063
    • DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass132,850 miles (+10,418)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,850 miles
    Test number
    756759828049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass122,432 miles (+642)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    122,432 miles
    Test number
    240158441483
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail121,790 miles (+6,446)3 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,790 miles
    Test number
    812555851756
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass115,344 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    115,344 miles
    Test number
    534591865729
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail115,344 miles (+6,070)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,344 miles
    Test number
    274972150548
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass109,274 miles (+9,199)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,274 miles
    Test number
    722148151302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,075 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    100,075 miles
    Test number
    193425128483
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail100,075 miles (+7,101)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,075 miles
    Test number
    353063714644
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Fail92,974 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,974 miles
    Test number
    309353564417
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass92,974 miles (+9,123)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    92,974 miles
    Test number
    788353064251
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass83,851 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    83,851 miles
    Test number
    647503973129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail83,851 miles (+5,671)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,851 miles
    Test number
    916293973126
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass78,180 miles (+4,973)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    78,180 miles
    Test number
    805185872174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass73,207 miles (+3,568)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    73,207 miles
    Test number
    619316331173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass69,639 miles (+7,139)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    69,639 miles
    Test number
    193180000215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,500 miles (+7,160)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    62,500 miles
    Test number
    101781509242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass55,340 miles (+7,889)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    55,340 miles
    Test number
    153089798167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,451 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    47,451 miles
    Test number
    951620897081
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

Questions about LB04 ABU

Does LB04 ABU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB04 ABU expired on 20 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB04 ABU?
The MOT on LB04 ABU expired on 20 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB04 ABU done?
LB04 ABU was recorded at 165,214 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2023, an average of 7,212 miles a year.
Has LB04 ABU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB04 ABU has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on LB04 ABU 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 ABU find?
LB04 ABU passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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