
Citroën Xsara
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,560 cc
LS05 LXRMOT history
LS05 LXR is a silver diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 26 May 2005. Its MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 155,283 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 26 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 155,283 mi
- At MOT on 10 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,081 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS05 LXR
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- Xsara
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,560 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 26 May 2005
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 26 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS05 LXR was last recorded at 155,283 miles on 10 Mar 2025, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 155,233 miles · 7 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 50 miles
- Average per year
- 8,081 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 155,283 miles
- 2024 – 148,329 miles
- 2023 – 142,541 miles
- 2022 – 137,149 miles
- 2021 – 127,966 miles
- 2020 – 122,974 miles
- 2019 – 113,390 miles
- 2015 – 129,846 miles
- 2013 – 96,757 miles
- 2012 – 82,626 miles
- 2010 – 35,612 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
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
Advisory12 MOTs, 2019–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear, all pipe ferrules
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 20 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass155,283 miles (+50)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 155,283 miles
- Test number
- 613128760424
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail155,233 miles (+6,904)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,233 miles
- Test number
- 699944327814
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,329 miles (+76)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 148,329 miles
- Test number
- 503522141089
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear, all pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust blowing under the bonnet and at the rear silencer seam
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle and rear suspension components
Fail148,253 miles (+5,712)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,253 miles
- Test number
- 512184344048
- DangerousNearside Rear Outer Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive black smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt wishbone ball dust cover (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule front and rear, all pipe ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust blowing under the bonnet and at the rear silencer seam
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion under vehicle and rear suspension components
Pass142,541 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 142,541 miles
- Test number
- 128417807941
- MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around rear suspension
Fail142,541 miles (+5,392)2 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,541 miles
- Test number
- 456899301094
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion around rear suspension
Pass137,149 miles (+133)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 137,149 miles
- Test number
- 282276143667
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear cover missing (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail137,016 miles (+9,050)1 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,016 miles
- Test number
- 461398760237
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear cover missing (4.7.1 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass127,966 miles (+21)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 127,966 miles
- Test number
- 812384741938
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail127,945 miles (+4,971)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,945 miles
- Test number
- 785143560845
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,974 miles (+214)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 122,974 miles
- Test number
- 315219562282
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail122,760 miles (+9,370)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,760 miles
- Test number
- 707278227178
- MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass113,390 miles (+59)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 113,390 miles
- Test number
- 365815736873
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail113,331 miles2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,331 miles
- Test number
- 683771737371
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,685 km (+3,970)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 163,685 km
- Test number
- 921636665682
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass159,715 km (+12,799)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 159,715 km
- Test number
- 254425562441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,916 km
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 146,916 km
- Test number
- 818325689008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,846 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2016
- Odometer
- 129,846 miles
- Test number
- 155474635174
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass112,063 km (+15,306)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2015
- Odometer
- 112,063 km
- Test number
- 229674734493
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass96,757 km
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2014
- Odometer
- 96,757 km
- Test number
- 368146433183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail96,757 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,757 miles
- Test number
- 687256033123
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass82,626 km
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 82,626 km
- Test number
- 548184042101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,626 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,626 miles
- Test number
- 436194142154
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass68,100 km
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 68,100 km
- Test number
- 298132931437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,612 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2011
- Odometer
- 35,612 miles
- Test number
- 390859330192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass45,209 km (+10,534)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2010
- Odometer
- 45,209 km
- Test number
- 730929539164
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass34,675 km1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2009
- Odometer
- 34,675 km
- Test number
- 292351548173
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Questions about LS05 LXR
- Does LS05 LXR currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LS05 LXR expired on 26 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LS05 LXR?
- The MOT on LS05 LXR expired on 26 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LS05 LXR done?
- LS05 LXR was recorded at 155,283 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2025, an average of 8,081 miles a year.
- Has LS05 LXR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS05 LXR has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on LS05 LXR 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 LS05 LXR find?
- LS05 LXR passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2025 with 3 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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