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Citroën Xsara

Purple · Diesel · 2003 · 1,997 cc

LB52 EWLMOT history

LB52 EWL is a purple diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 8 Feb 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 20 MOT tests, with 124,074 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Nov 2025
Mileage
124,074 mi
At MOT on 11 Nov 2024
MOT tests
20
19 passed · 1 failed
Per year
4,501 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB52 EWL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
8 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
11 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB52 EWL was last recorded at 124,074 miles on 11 Nov 2024, 381 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
123,693 miles · 22 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
381 miles
Average per year
4,501 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 124,074 miles
  • 2023 – 123,693 miles
  • 2022 – 122,896 miles
  • 2021 – 120,497 miles
  • 2020 – 117,792 miles
  • 2019 – 115,284 miles
  • 2018 – 110,851 miles
  • 2017 – 107,300 miles
  • 2016 – 101,940 miles
  • 2015 – 96,665 miles
  • 2014 – 92,133 miles
  • 2013 – 87,129 miles
  • 2012 – 81,566 miles
  • 2011 – 76,016 miles
  • 2010 – 70,707 miles
  • 2009 – 62,962 miles
  • 2008 – 56,167 miles
  • 2007 – 49,867 miles
  • 2006 – 42,825 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,074 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,074 miles (+381)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    124,074 miles
    Test number
    775127205244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass123,693 miles (+797)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,693 miles
    Test number
    334881457944
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass122,896 miles (+2,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    122,896 miles
    Test number
    954477069614
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass120,497 miles (+2,705)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    120,497 miles
    Test number
    739599614674
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass117,792 miles (+2,508)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,792 miles
    Test number
    680512365004
    • MinorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass115,284 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    115,284 miles
    Test number
    692851555507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail115,284 miles (+4,433)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,284 miles
    Test number
    371434178680
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass110,851 miles (+3,551)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    110,851 miles
    Test number
    739090225430
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass107,300 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    107,300 miles
    Test number
    948268648708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass101,940 miles (+5,275)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    101,940 miles
    Test number
    335920331041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass96,665 miles (+4,532)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,665 miles
    Test number
    936532828503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass92,133 miles (+5,004)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    92,133 miles
    Test number
    588967404324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,129 miles (+5,563)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    87,129 miles
    Test number
    547696113358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass81,566 miles (+5,550)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    81,566 miles
    Test number
    309975102338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass76,016 miles (+5,309)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    76,016 miles
    Test number
    998061511336
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass70,707 miles (+7,745)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    70,707 miles
    Test number
    764278790288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass62,962 miles (+6,795)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    62,962 miles
    Test number
    402929879279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass56,167 miles (+6,300)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    56,167 miles
    Test number
    794013478210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,867 miles (+7,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    49,867 miles
    Test number
    192799397271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass42,825 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    42,825 miles
    Test number
    700547096271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB52 EWL

Does LB52 EWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB52 EWL expired on 21 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB52 EWL?
The MOT on LB52 EWL expired on 21 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB52 EWL done?
LB52 EWL was recorded at 124,074 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2024, an average of 4,501 miles a year.
Has LB52 EWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB52 EWL has failed 1 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on LB52 EWL 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 LB52 EWL find?
LB52 EWL passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front inner brake pad(s) wearing thin; offside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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