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Citroën Xsara

Red · Diesel · 2006 · 1,560 cc

LB56 CEXMOT history

LB56 CEX is a red diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 28 Nov 2006. Its MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 82,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Dec 2025
Mileage
82,631 mi
At MOT on 10 Dec 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 CEX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
28 Nov 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
10 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 CEX was last recorded at 82,631 miles on 10 Dec 2024, 64 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
82,567 miles · 5 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
64 miles
Average per year
4,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 82,631 miles
  • 2023 – 75,234 miles
  • 2022 – 70,649 miles
  • 2021 – 66,651 miles
  • 2020 – 62,356 miles
  • 2019 – 59,123 miles
  • 2018 – 53,671 miles
  • 2017 – 48,191 miles
  • 2016 – 41,995 miles
  • 2015 – 37,482 miles
  • 2014 – 32,603 miles
  • 2013 – 29,468 miles
  • 2012 – 27,377 miles
  • 2011 – 24,516 miles
  • 2010 – 21,609 miles
  • 2009 – 18,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,631 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Stop lamp(s) not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 18 Nov 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,631 miles (+64)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    82,631 miles
    Test number
    321948386378
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail82,567 miles (+7,333)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,567 miles
    Test number
    907654762363
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass75,234 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    75,234 miles
    Test number
    882760274620
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail75,234 miles (+4,585)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,234 miles
    Test number
    791720911728
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass70,649 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    70,649 miles
    Test number
    713091036167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail70,641 miles (+3,990)2 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,641 miles
    Test number
    740908652429
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  7. Pass66,651 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    66,651 miles
    Test number
    372315898163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail66,593 miles (+4,237)2 dangerous6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,593 miles
    Test number
    335544353740
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment brake caliper (1.1.15 (f))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass62,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    62,356 miles
    Test number
    715739318220
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on outer edge

  10. Fail62,356 miles (+3,233)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,356 miles
    Test number
    577422607390
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on outer edge

  11. Pass59,123 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,123 miles
    Test number
    220274449086
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  12. Fail59,123 miles (+5,452)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,123 miles
    Test number
    702998918447
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Pass53,671 miles (+5,480)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    53,671 miles
    Test number
    471508414060
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass48,191 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    48,191 miles
    Test number
    682196651686
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pads worn low and front discs in poor condition

  15. Fail48,191 miles (+6,196)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,191 miles
    Test number
    718970347011
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear pads worn low and front discs in poor condition

  16. Pass41,995 miles (+4,513)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    41,995 miles
    Test number
    660780973758
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn low on outer edges

  17. Pass37,482 miles (+4,879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    37,482 miles
    Test number
    110140727322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn low on outer edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn low on outer edge

  18. Pass32,603 miles (+3,135)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    32,603 miles
    Test number
    437803424412
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteAdvanced perishing in spare tyre(new tyre recommended)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer edge

  19. Pass29,468 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    29,468 miles
    Test number
    149435013365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,468 miles (+2,091)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,468 miles
    Test number
    659815313311
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass27,377 miles (+2,861)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    27,377 miles
    Test number
    517851532317
    • NoteTested in wet conditions

  22. Pass24,516 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    24,516 miles
    Test number
    539665221371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,609 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    21,609 miles
    Test number
    990696420313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing on the outer wall

  24. Fail21,609 miles (+3,176)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,609 miles
    Test number
    824396720364
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front tyre perishing on the outer wall

  25. Pass18,433 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    18,433 miles
    Test number
    352092329362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about LB56 CEX

Does LB56 CEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB56 CEX expired on 15 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB56 CEX?
The MOT on LB56 CEX expired on 15 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB56 CEX done?
LB56 CEX was recorded at 82,631 miles at its MOT on 10 Dec 2024, an average of 4,263 miles a year.
Has LB56 CEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 CEX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LB56 CEX 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 LB56 CEX find?
LB56 CEX passed its latest MOT on 10 Dec 2024 with 2 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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