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Citroën Xsara

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,997 cc

LB51 PWUMOT history

LB51 PWU is a green diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 29 Nov 2001. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 101,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
101,830 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB51 PWU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
29 Nov 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB51 PWU was last recorded at 101,830 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
101,295 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
535 miles
Average per year
3,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,830 miles
  • 2025 – 101,295 miles
  • 2024 – 99,957 miles
  • 2023 – 98,788 miles
  • 2022 – 97,232 miles
  • 2021 – 95,181 miles
  • 2020 – 94,067 miles
  • 2019 – 92,565 miles
  • 2018 – 90,856 miles
  • 2017 – 88,185 miles
  • 2016 – 85,621 miles
  • 2015 – 81,085 miles
  • 2014 – 76,380 miles
  • 2013 – 70,735 miles
  • 2012 – 65,050 miles
  • 2011 – 59,420 miles
  • 2010 – 53,146 miles
  • 2009 – 47,433 miles
  • 2008 – 42,062 miles
  • 2007 – 36,259 miles
  • 2006 – 29,225 miles
  • 2005 – 23,064 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,830 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,830 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    101,830 miles
    Test number
    460097417196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail101,830 miles (+535)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,830 miles
    Test number
    493875768850
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass101,295 miles (+1,338)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    101,295 miles
    Test number
    504112684296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass99,957 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    99,957 miles
    Test number
    553479400142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass98,788 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    98,788 miles
    Test number
    735180061625
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  6. Fail98,785 miles (+1,553)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,785 miles
    Test number
    154033674698
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  7. Pass97,232 miles (+2,051)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,232 miles
    Test number
    551530370425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,181 miles (+1,114)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,181 miles
    Test number
    315345289820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,067 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,067 miles
    Test number
    620294239384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail94,067 miles (+1,502)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,067 miles
    Test number
    518400997526
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass92,565 miles (+1,709)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,565 miles
    Test number
    437073669496
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass90,856 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,856 miles
    Test number
    439844039246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail90,847 miles (+2,662)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,847 miles
    Test number
    479147361341
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass88,185 miles (+2,564)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,185 miles
    Test number
    432063400604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    85,621 miles
    Test number
    840358682101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail85,621 miles (+4,536)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,621 miles
    Test number
    700937813677
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases between catalyst & silencer (7.1.2)

  17. Pass81,085 miles (+4,705)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,085 miles
    Test number
    980712521858

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass76,380 miles (+5,645)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    76,380 miles
    Test number
    125532314390
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn/damaged on the outer sidewall. looks to have been run low on pressure
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing heavily on the inner and outer shoulders
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread wearing low

  19. Pass70,735 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    628910213374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail70,735 miles (+5,685)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,735 miles
    Test number
    846910213301
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass65,050 miles (+5,630)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,050 miles
    Test number
    169942812332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    59,420 miles
    Test number
    376693311351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,409 miles (+6,263)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,409 miles
    Test number
    569383411374
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  24. Pass53,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    53,146 miles
    Test number
    981439300393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail53,144 miles (+5,711)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,144 miles
    Test number
    421209100490
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  26. Pass47,433 miles (+5,371)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    47,433 miles
    Test number
    492163919369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass42,062 miles (+5,803)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    42,062 miles
    Test number
    693329108391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass36,259 miles (+7,034)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,259 miles
    Test number
    421249107334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass29,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,225 miles
    Test number
    144935506331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail29,225 miles (+6,161)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,225 miles
    Test number
    191365906309
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass23,064 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    23,064 miles
    Test number
    592736005346
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about LB51 PWU

Does LB51 PWU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB51 PWU is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB51 PWU?
The MOT on LB51 PWU is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB51 PWU done?
LB51 PWU was recorded at 101,830 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 3,770 miles a year.
Has LB51 PWU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB51 PWU has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on LB51 PWU 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 LB51 PWU find?
LB51 PWU passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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