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Citroën Xsara

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 1,997 cc

LB56 XVPMOT history

LB56 XVP is a red petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 19 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 106,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jan 2027
Mileage
106,723 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,351 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB56 XVP
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
19 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB56 XVP was last recorded at 106,723 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
106,723 miles · 20 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,351 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,723 miles
  • 2025 – 104,183 miles
  • 2023 – 99,504 miles
  • 2022 – 94,496 miles
  • 2021 – 91,076 miles
  • 2020 – 87,799 miles
  • 2019 – 84,539 miles
  • 2018 – 79,267 miles
  • 2017 – 73,240 miles
  • 2016 – 66,701 miles
  • 2015 – 61,165 miles
  • 2013 – 49,438 miles
  • 2012 – 33,882 miles
  • 2011 – 27,030 miles
  • 2009 – 20,571 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,723 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lightsRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Dec 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,723 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    106,723 miles
    Test number
    875314747921
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  2. Fail106,723 miles (+2,540)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,723 miles
    Test number
    328745501247
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  3. Pass104,183 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    104,183 miles
    Test number
    170339570120
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damage
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail104,183 miles (+4,679)9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,183 miles
    Test number
    493929536738
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated inc slight play (drop link ) (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass99,504 miles (+4,889)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    99,504 miles
    Test number
    583596466763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play D link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened max wear / corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass94,615 miles (+119)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    94,615 miles
    Test number
    571867927888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge max wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge max edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail94,496 miles (+3,420)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,496 miles
    Test number
    794380629187
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge max wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge max edge wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass91,076 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    91,076 miles
    Test number
    183973492361
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail91,076 miles (+3,277)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,076 miles
    Test number
    993902391852
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass87,799 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    87,799 miles
    Test number
    739650576453
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sills weak

  11. Fail87,799 miles (+3,260)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,799 miles
    Test number
    414167616785
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s outer sills weak

  12. Pass84,539 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    84,539 miles
    Test number
    673884314484
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust heat shields loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail84,539 miles (+5,272)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,539 miles
    Test number
    926049273419
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth exhaust heat shields loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil filter corrosion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass79,267 miles (+6,027)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    79,267 miles
    Test number
    249322645900
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass73,240 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    73,240 miles
    Test number
    770182365438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail73,240 miles (+6,539)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,240 miles
    Test number
    354500279582
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass66,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,701 miles
    Test number
    767092074468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail66,701 miles (+5,536)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,701 miles
    Test number
    953051988064
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  19. Pass61,165 miles (+5,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    61,165 miles
    Test number
    659817117074
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Pass56,022 miles (+6,584)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    56,022 miles
    Test number
    288122205068
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass49,438 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    49,438 miles
    Test number
    277092623390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,440 miles (+7,558)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    41,440 miles
    Test number
    109625113073
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront discs worn
    • NoteRear discs pitted

  23. Pass33,882 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    33,882 miles
    Test number
    236884422038
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Fail33,882 miles (+6,852)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,882 miles
    Test number
    186174622452
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/r tyres perished

  25. Pass27,030 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    27,030 miles
    Test number
    886525721066
    • NoteHandbrake requires adjustment
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall damaged. 185/65x15
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall perished

  26. Fail27,030 miles (+6,459)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,030 miles
    Test number
    978645221002
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • NoteHandbrake requires adjustment
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wall damaged. 185/65x15
    • NoteN/s/r tyre wall perished

  27. Pass20,571 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    20,571 miles
    Test number
    303371259322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB56 XVP

Does LB56 XVP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB56 XVP is valid until 22 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB56 XVP?
The MOT on LB56 XVP is valid until 22 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB56 XVP done?
LB56 XVP was recorded at 106,723 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 5,351 miles a year.
Has LB56 XVP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB56 XVP has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on LB56 XVP 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 XVP find?
LB56 XVP passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust mounting defective; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wear, and 1 more.

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