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Citroën Xsara

Brown · Diesel · 2007 · 1,560 cc

LB57 VAMMOT history

LB57 VAM is a brown diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 21 Dec 2007. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 66,620 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2023
Mileage
66,620 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2022
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,224 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB57 VAM
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Brown
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 Dec 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB57 VAM was last recorded at 66,620 miles on 2 Dec 2022, 3,431 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Nov 2020: 26,818 miles, lower than 59,030 miles on 4 Dec 2019.

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
63,189 miles · 14 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
3,431 miles
Average per year
4,224 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 66,620 miles
  • 2021 – 63,189 miles
  • 2020 – 26,818 miles
  • 2019 – 59,030 miles
  • 2018 – 56,832 miles
  • 2017 – 53,960 miles
  • 2016 – 49,287 miles
  • 2015 – 43,527 miles
  • 2014 – 38,452 miles
  • 2013 – 33,741 miles
  • 2012 – 27,279 miles
  • 2011 – 20,916 miles
  • 2010 – 15,978 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,620 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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear brake backplate is missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Spare tyre defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 6 Dec 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,620 miles (+3,431)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    66,620 miles
    Test number
    600164850132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass63,189 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    63,189 miles
    Test number
    929945719692
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate is missing
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  3. Fail63,189 miles (+36,371)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,189 miles
    Test number
    564230824851
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake backplate is missing
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  4. Pass26,818 miles (-32,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    26,818 miles
    Test number
    756370872568
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass59,030 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    59,030 miles
    Test number
    842361206567
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail59,030 miles (+2,198)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,030 miles
    Test number
    630945767546
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass56,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    56,832 miles
    Test number
    925297308322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail56,832 miles (+2,872)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,832 miles
    Test number
    297507569213
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass53,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    53,960 miles
    Test number
    447754333950
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s fronts

  10. Fail53,960 miles (+4,673)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,960 miles
    Test number
    204242286088
    • FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s fronts

  11. Pass49,287 miles (+5,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    49,287 miles
    Test number
    176450958573
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass43,527 miles (+5,075)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    43,527 miles
    Test number
    901829527683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass38,452 miles (+4,711)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    38,452 miles
    Test number
    709970434388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass33,741 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    33,741 miles
    Test number
    709659433392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail33,741 miles (+6,462)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,741 miles
    Test number
    656209933386
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass27,279 miles (+6,363)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    27,279 miles
    Test number
    615657522340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass20,916 miles (+4,938)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    20,916 miles
    Test number
    216609831398
    • 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)

  18. Pass15,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    15,978 miles
    Test number
    951570040353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB57 VAM

Does LB57 VAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB57 VAM expired on 21 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB57 VAM?
The MOT on LB57 VAM expired on 21 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB57 VAM done?
LB57 VAM was recorded at 66,620 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2022, an average of 4,224 miles a year.
Has LB57 VAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB57 VAM has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB57 VAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Nov 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LB57 VAM find?
LB57 VAM passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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