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Citroën Xsara

Beige · Diesel · 2005 · 1,997 cc

LM05 JBUMOT history

LM05 JBU is a beige diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 8 Jul 2005. Its MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 136,062 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

LM05 JBU beige Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Aug 2024
Mileage
136,062 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LM05 JBU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Jul 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LM05 JBU was last recorded at 136,062 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 8,693 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,369 miles · 8 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
8,693 miles
Average per year
7,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,062 miles
  • 2023 – 127,369 miles
  • 2022 – 121,999 miles
  • 2021 – 116,994 miles
  • 2020 – 112,220 miles
  • 2019 – 102,539 miles
  • 2018 – 93,170 miles
  • 2017 – 78,735 miles
  • 2016 – 64,169 miles
  • 2015 – 59,061 miles
  • 2014 – 50,994 miles
  • 2013 – 47,807 miles
  • 2012 – 42,431 miles
  • 2011 – 37,481 miles
  • 2010 – 30,792 miles
  • 2009 – 25,140 miles
  • 2008 – 18,774 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,062 miles
  • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,062 miles (+8,693)6 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,062 miles
    Test number
    784004233014
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass127,369 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    127,369 miles
    Test number
    832605802624
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  3. Fail127,365 miles (+5,366)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,365 miles
    Test number
    468916876197
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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))

  4. Pass121,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    121,999 miles
    Test number
    491488241269
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail121,995 miles (+5,001)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,995 miles
    Test number
    460254747386
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass116,994 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    116,994 miles
    Test number
    591700362748
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail116,989 miles (+4,769)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,989 miles
    Test number
    392650049057
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass112,220 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    112,220 miles
    Test number
    994075031813
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

  9. Fail112,220 miles (+9,681)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,220 miles
    Test number
    462387525741
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

  10. Pass102,539 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    102,539 miles
    Test number
    457403527838
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail102,524 miles (+9,354)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,524 miles
    Test number
    282817285896
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass93,170 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    93,170 miles
    Test number
    878497914629
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around air con pipes and front cross member area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine top cover insecure and fouling cooling system bleed screw

  13. Fail93,163 miles (+14,428)1 dangerous1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,163 miles
    Test number
    451479409867
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive slight oil leak around air con pipes and front cross member area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryEngine top cover insecure and fouling cooling system bleed screw

  14. Pass78,735 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,735 miles
    Test number
    683423314655

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail78,700 miles (+14,531)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,700 miles
    Test number
    845895865758
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass64,169 miles (+5,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    64,169 miles
    Test number
    363278215687
    • AdvisoryOIL FILLER CAP MISSING

  17. Pass59,061 miles (+8,067)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    59,061 miles
    Test number
    236563585481
    • NoteNEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS BEEN KERBED

  18. Pass50,994 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    50,994 miles
    Test number
    476893184190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail50,987 miles (+3,180)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,987 miles
    Test number
    397671884168
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteBOTH REAR TYRES ARE PERISHED - OE MICH - 185/65HR15
    • NoteENGINE OIL FILLER CAP IS MISSING ?
    • NoteSERVICE LAMP ON ?

  20. Pass47,807 miles (+5,376)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    47,807 miles
    Test number
    336629073117
    • Note185/65/15
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are perished
    • NoteRear backbox bracket broken but is still adequately supported

  21. Pass42,431 miles (+4,950)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    42,431 miles
    Test number
    136627982174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass37,481 miles (+6,689)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    37,481 miles
    Test number
    275435661472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,792 miles (+5,652)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    30,792 miles
    Test number
    411851380177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass25,140 miles (+6,366)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    25,140 miles
    Test number
    174227679111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass18,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    18,774 miles
    Test number
    471163388179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LM05 JBU

Does LM05 JBU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LM05 JBU expired on 10 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LM05 JBU?
The MOT on LM05 JBU expired on 10 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LM05 JBU done?
LM05 JBU was recorded at 136,062 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 7,274 miles a year.
Has LM05 JBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LM05 JBU has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on LM05 JBU 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 LM05 JBU find?
LM05 JBU failed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 6 major defects, 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: front brakes imbalanced across an axle; headlamp aim too high both; headlamp lens seriously defective, and 10 more.

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