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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.

LS05 LXR silver Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass155,283 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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))
  13. 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))
  14. 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))
  15. Pass163,685 km (+3,970)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    163,685 km
    Test number
    921636665682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass159,715 km (+12,799)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    159,715 km
    Test number
    254425562441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass146,916 km
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2017
    Odometer
    146,916 km
    Test number
    818325689008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. Pass96,757 km
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    96,757 km
    Test number
    368146433183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass82,626 km
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    82,626 km
    Test number
    548184042101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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)
  24. Pass68,100 km
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    68,100 km
    Test number
    298132931437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,612 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    35,612 miles
    Test number
    390859330192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. 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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