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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 1,560 cc

LB55 TYTMOT history

LB55 TYT is a blue diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 28 Dec 2005. Its MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 118,492 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Apr 2026
Mileage
118,492 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,306 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB55 TYT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Dec 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB55 TYT was last recorded at 118,492 miles on 16 Apr 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Dec 2016: 69,827 miles, lower than 114,352 miles on 30 Dec 2015.

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
118,477 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,306 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 118,492 miles
  • 2024 – 111,028 miles
  • 2023 – 105,109 miles
  • 2022 – 98,028 miles
  • 2021 – 92,620 miles
  • 2019 – 87,608 miles
  • 2018 – 76,463 miles
  • 2016 – 69,832 miles
  • 2015 – 114,352 miles
  • 2014 – 66,839 miles
  • 2013 – 64,913 miles
  • 2012 – 59,827 miles
  • 2011 – 51,574 miles
  • 2010 – 44,273 miles
  • 2009 – 36,923 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,492 miles
  • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 0/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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.

  • Underside of vehicle corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy hose on rear axle modification

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy hose on rear axle modification

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jan 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass118,492 miles (+15)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    118,492 miles
    Test number
    961340534298
    • MinorFront Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 0/S & N/S (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail118,477 miles (+7,449)9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,477 miles
    Test number
    307781703354
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  3. Pass111,028 miles (+5,919)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    111,028 miles
    Test number
    858780820202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle generally corroded

  4. Pass105,109 miles (+7,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    105,109 miles
    Test number
    932335707313
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded

  5. Pass98,028 miles (+5,408)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    98,028 miles
    Test number
    369390152208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass92,620 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,620 miles
    Test number
    854326783448
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy hose on rear axle modification (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy hose on rear axle modification (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  7. Fail92,620 miles (+5,012)1 dangerous3 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,620 miles
    Test number
    859845046610
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear lamp damaged/broken (4.2.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed/corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy hose on rear axle modification (1.1.11 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported flexy hose on rear axle modification (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  8. Pass87,608 miles (+142)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    87,608 miles
    Test number
    348565061840
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail87,466 miles (+5,722)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,466 miles
    Test number
    296324414777
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass81,744 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    81,744 miles
    Test number
    272459744053
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail81,724 miles (+5,261)4 dangerous10 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,724 miles
    Test number
    933335757636
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe /flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe /flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s rear tyer starting to crack

  12. Pass76,463 miles (+6,631)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    76,463 miles
    Test number
    263102728250
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass69,832 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    69,832 miles
    Test number
    400566577208
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear + o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail69,827 miles (-44,525)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    116785564681
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both sides (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded o/s front to rear + o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass114,352 miles (+47,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    114,352 miles
    Test number
    386265984702
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass66,839 miles (+1,926)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    66,839 miles
    Test number
    886284464309
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  17. Fail64,913 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,913 miles
    Test number
    229064853319
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  18. Pass64,913 miles (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    64,913 miles
    Test number
    475094553448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,827 miles (+8,253)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    59,827 miles
    Test number
    549408842329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass51,574 miles (+7,301)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,574 miles
    Test number
    509103591269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,273 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    44,273 miles
    Test number
    353687870407
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket snapped.

  22. Fail44,273 miles (+7,350)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,273 miles
    Test number
    694687670229
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket snapped.

  23. Pass36,923 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    36,923 miles
    Test number
    872213679221
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear wiper split

  24. Fail36,923 miles (+4,457)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,923 miles
    Test number
    530793979271
    • 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)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRear wiper split

  25. Pass32,466 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    32,466 miles
    Test number
    734098429026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail32,466 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,466 miles
    Test number
    840878229044
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB55 TYT

Does LB55 TYT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB55 TYT expired on 15 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB55 TYT?
The MOT on LB55 TYT expired on 15 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB55 TYT done?
LB55 TYT was recorded at 118,492 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2025, an average of 5,306 miles a year.
Has LB55 TYT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB55 TYT has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LB55 TYT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Dec 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB55 TYT find?
LB55 TYT passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated 0/s & n/s; nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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