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Citroën Xsara

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,997 cc

LF52 BCYMOT history

LF52 BCY is a black diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 27 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 600,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2022.

LF52 BCY black Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jun 2023
Mileage
600,000 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2022
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
36,609 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 BCY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
27 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

LF52 BCY was last recorded at 600,000 miles on 1 Jul 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2015: 9,999 miles, lower than 600,000 miles on 9 Sept 2014.
  • 11 Sept 2017: 60,000 miles, lower than 600,000 miles on 22 Sept 2016.

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
600,000 miles · 17 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
36,609 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 600,000 miles
  • 2021 – 600,000 miles
  • 2020 – 600,000 miles
  • 2019 – 600,000 miles
  • 2018 – 600,000 miles
  • 2017 – 600,000 miles
  • 2016 – 600,000 miles
  • 2015 – 9,999 miles
  • 2014 – 600,000 miles
  • 2013 – 600,000 miles
  • 2012 – 600,000 miles
  • 2011 – 600,000 miles
  • 2010 – 600,000 miles
  • 2009 – 600,000 miles
  • 2008 – 600,000 miles
  • 2006 – 22,678 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass600,000 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass600,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    360256321970
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail600,000 miles1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    960011037555
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released all (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass600,000 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    705133594867
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass600,000 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    851893134222
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass600,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    678347103254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass600,000 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    244481427176
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass600,000 miles (+540,000)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    605962738699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail60,000 miles (-540,000)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,000 miles
    Test number
    146788876731
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  9. Pass600,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    140715745640

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail600,000 miles (+590,001)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    428851902702
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  11. Pass9,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    9,999 miles
    Test number
    919323913914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail9,999 miles (-590,001)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    9,999 miles
    Test number
    731906582948
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass600,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    806092754203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass600,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    625725343232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Pass600,000 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    227190572229
    • NoteOdometer not working

  16. Fail600,000 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    166078762287
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass600,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    305859551272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail600,000 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    429145351211
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass600,000 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    834194560262
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  20. Fail600,000 miles1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    344954860278
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  21. Pass600,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    363855169497
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass600,000 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    600,000 miles
    Test number
    414478268206
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    414944667205
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass22,678 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    22,678 miles
    Test number
    771376466247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about LF52 BCY

Does LF52 BCY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 BCY expired on 30 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 BCY?
The MOT on LF52 BCY expired on 30 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 BCY done?
LF52 BCY was recorded at 600,000 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2022, an average of 36,609 miles a year.
Has LF52 BCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 BCY has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on LF52 BCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 15 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 BCY find?
LF52 BCY passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2022 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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