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Citroën Xsara

Purple · Petrol · 2004 · 1,360 cc

LX04 SVJMOT history

LX04 SVJ is a purple petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 152,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

LX04 SVJ purple Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
152,312 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX04 SVJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
31 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LX04 SVJ was last recorded at 152,312 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 10,892 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,420 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,892 miles
Average per year
6,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 152,312 miles
  • 2025 – 141,420 miles
  • 2024 – 133,557 miles
  • 2023 – 130,536 miles
  • 2015 – 121,376 miles
  • 2013 – 103,248 miles
  • 2012 – 74,731 miles
  • 2011 – 63,594 miles
  • 2010 – 54,020 miles
  • 2009 – 45,361 miles
  • 2008 – 38,366 miles
  • 2007 – 31,611 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,312 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front shock absorber knocking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 6 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    152,312 miles
    Test number
    824598393454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail152,312 miles (+10,892)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,312 miles
    Test number
    353728640372
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass141,420 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    141,420 miles
    Test number
    620466296289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber knocking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail141,420 miles (+7,863)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,420 miles
    Test number
    824115132579
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber knocking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass133,557 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    133,557 miles
    Test number
    674569052149
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail133,557 miles (+3,021)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,557 miles
    Test number
    489885974930
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass130,536 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,536 miles
    Test number
    200281971374
    • MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door corroded

  8. Fail130,535 miles (+9,159)4 dangerous11 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,535 miles
    Test number
    440713245592
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust noisy silencer broken inside (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door corroded
    • AdvisoryCentre mirror missing

  9. Pass121,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    121,376 miles
    Test number
    725191155028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail121,376 miles (+18,128)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,376 miles
    Test number
    867587445060
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  11. Pass103,248 miles (+799)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    103,248 miles
    Test number
    366291473494
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteSurface cut to offside rear tyre outer sidewall

  12. Fail102,449 miles (+27,718)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,449 miles
    Test number
    488237853266
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteSurface cuts to offside rear tyre sidewall (not to cords)

  13. Pass74,731 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    74,731 miles
    Test number
    367903162423
    • NoteExhaust centre to rear join corroded
    • NoteNsf tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteOsr and nsr tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

  14. Fail74,731 miles (+11,137)9 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,731 miles
    Test number
    806273862268
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine management light on
    • NoteExhaust centre to rear join corroded
    • NoteNsf tyre worn outer edge
    • NoteOsr and nsr tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

  15. Pass63,594 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    63,594 miles
    Test number
    187396261270
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  16. Fail63,594 miles (+9,574)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,594 miles
    Test number
    688626761297
    • Repaired at testSpare wheel insecure (6.4.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  17. Pass54,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    54,020 miles
    Test number
    720632470256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail54,020 miles (+8,659)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,020 miles
    Test number
    524872470207
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside brake disc very worn

  19. Pass45,361 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    45,361 miles
    Test number
    714592479260
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOS Headlamp aim on mimimum low point
    • NoteFront brakes out of balance slightly 15%

  20. Fail45,359 miles (+6,993)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,359 miles
    Test number
    411742179248
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOS Headlamp aim on mimimum low point

  21. Pass38,366 miles (+6,755)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    38,366 miles
    Test number
    124900578208
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteAll tyres perished 1955515hr

  22. Pass31,611 miles (+8,198)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    31,611 miles
    Test number
    832231867235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass23,413 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    23,413 miles
    Test number
    352585367011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX04 SVJ

Does LX04 SVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LX04 SVJ is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on LX04 SVJ?
The MOT on LX04 SVJ is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LX04 SVJ done?
LX04 SVJ was recorded at 152,312 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 6,752 miles a year.
Has LX04 SVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX04 SVJ has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LX04 SVJ 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 LX04 SVJ find?
LX04 SVJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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