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Citroën Xsara

Beige · Petrol · 2004 · 1,587 cc

LB53 VJNMOT history

LB53 VJN is a beige petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 30 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 130,707 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Feb 2025
Mileage
130,707 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2024
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VJN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VJN was last recorded at 130,707 miles on 1 Feb 2024, 2,708 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,999 miles · 28 Jan 2023
Between the last two tests
2,708 miles
Average per year
5,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 130,707 miles
  • 2023 – 127,999 miles
  • 2022 – 123,471 miles
  • 2021 – 118,431 miles
  • 2020 – 116,107 miles
  • 2019 – 111,772 miles
  • 2018 – 107,391 miles
  • 2017 – 103,039 miles
  • 2016 – 98,641 miles
  • 2015 – 92,784 miles
  • 2014 – 88,536 miles
  • 2013 – 84,368 miles
  • 2012 – 78,228 miles
  • 2011 – 74,431 miles
  • 2010 – 64,772 miles
  • 2009 – 58,567 miles
  • 2008 – 53,133 miles
  • 2007 – 41,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,707 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,707 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    130,707 miles
    Test number
    262045318803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,999 miles (+4,528)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    127,999 miles
    Test number
    354439795344

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass123,471 miles (+5,040)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    123,471 miles
    Test number
    341976681597
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass118,431 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    118,431 miles
    Test number
    438827765563

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass116,107 miles (+4,335)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    116,107 miles
    Test number
    957073662636
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass111,772 miles (+4,381)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    111,772 miles
    Test number
    630551454715

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass107,391 miles (+4,352)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    107,391 miles
    Test number
    957636296841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass103,039 miles (+4,398)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    103,039 miles
    Test number
    117943204638
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  9. Pass98,641 miles (+5,857)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    98,641 miles
    Test number
    546386240839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass92,784 miles (+4,248)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    92,784 miles
    Test number
    479244725011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass88,536 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    88,536 miles
    Test number
    146894534055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wear on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  12. Fail88,536 miles (+4,168)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,536 miles
    Test number
    978064234098
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wear on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

  13. Pass84,368 miles (+51)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    84,368 miles
    Test number
    136492933017
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSmall split in n/sr light unit

  14. Fail84,317 miles (+6,089)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,317 miles
    Test number
    169169223072
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSmall split in n/sr light unit

  15. Pass78,228 miles (+3,797)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,228 miles
    Test number
    538581432072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre small splits inner and outer walls

  16. Fail74,431 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    576115621051
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wear on outer edge and small splits to inner and outer walls

  17. Pass74,431 miles (+9,659)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    74,431 miles
    Test number
    818095621037
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wear on outer edge and small splits to inner and outer walls

  18. Pass64,772 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    453307820077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside and centre rear seats missing seat belts not tested
    • NoteOffside rear tyre splits on outer and inner walls and on tread pattern

  19. Fail64,772 miles (+6,205)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,772 miles
    Test number
    921617320083
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside and nearside and centre rear seats missing seat belts not tested
    • NoteOffside rear tyre splits on outer and inner walls and on tread pattern

  20. Pass58,567 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    58,567 miles
    Test number
    384990239027
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Fail58,567 miles (+5,434)1 dangerous3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,567 miles
    Test number
    713989929009
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass53,133 miles (+11,653)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    53,133 miles
    Test number
    121273028064
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/sf tyre worn on inner edge

  23. Pass41,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    41,480 miles
    Test number
    294472127022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 VJN

Does LB53 VJN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 VJN expired on 2 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VJN?
The MOT on LB53 VJN expired on 2 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 VJN done?
LB53 VJN was recorded at 130,707 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2024, an average of 5,240 miles a year.
Has LB53 VJN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VJN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2014.
Has the mileage on LB53 VJN 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 LB53 VJN find?
LB53 VJN passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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