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Citroën Xsara

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,997 cc

LB56 VVMMOT history

LB56 VVM is a red petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 7 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 139,830 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
139,830 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,922 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 VVM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
7 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 VVM was last recorded at 139,830 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 3,519 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,311 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,519 miles
Average per year
5,922 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,830 miles
  • 2025 – 136,311 miles
  • 2024 – 133,173 miles
  • 2023 – 130,505 miles
  • 2022 – 127,706 miles
  • 2021 – 124,489 miles
  • 2020 – 122,379 miles
  • 2019 – 117,974 miles
  • 2018 – 113,263 miles
  • 2017 – 109,118 miles
  • 2016 – 103,560 miles
  • 2015 – 97,018 miles
  • 2014 – 85,896 miles
  • 2013 – 76,371 miles
  • 2012 – 68,232 miles
  • 2011 – 56,478 miles
  • 2010 – 44,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,830 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 19 Jan 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,830 miles (+3,519)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    139,830 miles
    Test number
    919575683766
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass136,311 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    136,311 miles
    Test number
    810929678691
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail136,307 miles (+3,134)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,307 miles
    Test number
    253045352603
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass133,173 miles (+2,668)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    133,173 miles
    Test number
    354731738355
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass130,505 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    130,505 miles
    Test number
    174804489405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,706 miles (+3,217)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    127,706 miles
    Test number
    219373069455
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass124,489 miles (+2,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    124,489 miles
    Test number
    966238969510
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass122,379 miles (+4,405)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    122,379 miles
    Test number
    152556283199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,974 miles (+4,711)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    117,974 miles
    Test number
    838413729209
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass113,263 miles (+4,145)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    113,263 miles
    Test number
    819803275726
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass109,118 miles (+5,558)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    109,118 miles
    Test number
    214850483108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass103,560 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    103,560 miles
    Test number
    473112343282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail103,556 miles (+6,538)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,556 miles
    Test number
    604836667862
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass97,018 miles (+11,122)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    97,018 miles
    Test number
    897296915079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass85,896 miles (+9,525)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    85,896 miles
    Test number
    705887814033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass76,371 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    76,371 miles
    Test number
    358537903027
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail76,371 miles (+8,139)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,371 miles
    Test number
    455617503040
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass68,232 miles (+11,754)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    68,232 miles
    Test number
    707629202025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass56,478 miles (+11,662)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    56,478 miles
    Test number
    927520311031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail44,816 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,816 miles
    Test number
    253279210061
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass44,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    44,816 miles
    Test number
    854039910096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 VVM

Does LB56 VVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 VVM is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 VVM?
The MOT on LB56 VVM is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 VVM done?
LB56 VVM was recorded at 139,830 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 5,922 miles a year.
Has LB56 VVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 VVM has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on LB56 VVM 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 VVM find?
LB56 VVM passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front headlamp lens slightly defective; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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