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Citroën Xsara

Beige · Diesel · 2002 · 1,997 cc

LB51 OFZMOT history

LB51 OFZ is a beige diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 17 Jan 2002. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 125,607 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2024
Mileage
125,607 mi
At MOT on 20 Feb 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 OFZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Jan 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
20 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 OFZ was last recorded at 125,607 miles on 20 Feb 2023, 846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2014: 92,923 miles, lower than 92,929 miles on 13 Mar 2014.

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
124,761 miles · 21 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
846 miles
Average per year
5,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 125,607 miles
  • 2022 – 124,761 miles
  • 2021 – 124,078 miles
  • 2020 – 123,305 miles
  • 2019 – 121,304 miles
  • 2018 – 119,666 miles
  • 2017 – 119,462 miles
  • 2016 – 108,014 miles
  • 2015 – 102,986 miles
  • 2014 – 92,923 miles
  • 2013 – 82,237 miles
  • 2012 – 68,148 miles
  • 2011 – 55,556 miles
  • 2010 – 50,765 miles
  • 2009 – 46,440 miles
  • 2008 – 41,655 miles
  • 2007 – 35,787 miles
  • 2006 – 28,714 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,607 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner 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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Centre rear seat folded down

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 30 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,607 miles (+846)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    125,607 miles
    Test number
    533462412057
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Splitting (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Splitting (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass124,761 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    124,761 miles
    Test number
    815004134044
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat folded down
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail124,743 miles (+665)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,743 miles
    Test number
    152476687268
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentre rear seat folded down
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass124,078 miles (+773)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    124,078 miles
    Test number
    178753912241
    • MinorUpper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test centre

  5. Pass123,305 miles (+2,001)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,305 miles
    Test number
    884056084816
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear steel wheel with hub cap fitted/same size tyres all round
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge/tyre perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front
    • AdvisoryCentre and offside rear seats missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside outer sills in poor condition

  6. Pass121,304 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    121,304 miles
    Test number
    415130292782
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear seats missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill poor condition

  7. Fail121,304 miles (+1,638)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,304 miles
    Test number
    458266668344
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation wrong way (5.2.3 (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear seats missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill poor condition

  8. Pass119,666 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    119,666 miles
    Test number
    653523777788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryUnderside has surface corrosion

  9. Fail119,666 miles (+204)6 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,666 miles
    Test number
    259519920147
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryUnderside has surface corrosion

  10. Pass119,462 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    119,462 miles
    Test number
    126087518505
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on limit centre and o/s/r seats removed

  11. Fail119,455 miles (+11,441)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,455 miles
    Test number
    919145145997
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureStop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres on limit centre and o/s/r seats removed

  12. Pass108,014 miles (+1,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,014 miles
    Test number
    300081635116
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp no leak at time of test

  13. Fail106,856 miles (+3,870)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,856 miles
    Test number
    431298470592
    • DangerousNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter damp no leak at time of test

  14. Pass102,986 miles (+10,063)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    102,986 miles
    Test number
    156478775466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass92,923 miles (-6)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,923 miles
    Test number
    885013774005
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside mirror loose
    • NoteOil filler cap missing

  16. Fail92,929 miles (+10,692)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,929 miles
    Test number
    686382174001
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside mirror loose
    • NoteOil filler cap missing

  17. Pass82,237 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    82,237 miles
    Test number
    426372683087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail82,237 miles (+14,089)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,237 miles
    Test number
    878642283031
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass68,148 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    688404982034
    • NoteNearside rear tyre side wall damaged

  20. Fail68,148 miles (+12,592)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,148 miles
    Test number
    675562182064
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside front tyre side wall damaged

  21. Pass55,556 miles (+4,791)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    55,556 miles
    Test number
    975537521099
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Pass50,765 miles (+4,325)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    50,765 miles
    Test number
    530449120051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,440 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    46,440 miles
    Test number
    172169929099
    • NoteO/S/F outer lower ball joint has very slight play
    • NoteFront bumper cracked/broken
    • NoteRear number plate slightly faded

  24. Fail46,440 miles (+4,785)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,440 miles
    Test number
    813409729074
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteO/S/F outer lower ball joint has very slight play
    • NoteBoth front wing mirrors are cracked
    • NoteFront bumper cracked/broken
    • NoteRear number plate slightly faded

  25. Pass41,655 miles (+5,868)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    41,655 miles
    Test number
    183282828428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,787 miles (+7,073)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,787 miles
    Test number
    131312127472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass28,714 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    28,714 miles
    Test number
    471010236099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB51 OFZ

Does LB51 OFZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB51 OFZ expired on 24 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB51 OFZ?
The MOT on LB51 OFZ expired on 24 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB51 OFZ done?
LB51 OFZ was recorded at 125,607 miles at its MOT on 20 Feb 2023, an average of 5,681 miles a year.
Has LB51 OFZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 OFZ has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on LB51 OFZ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB51 OFZ find?
LB51 OFZ passed its latest MOT on 20 Feb 2023 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated splitting; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt splitting; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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