Citroën Xsara
Silver · Petrol · 2002 · 1,587 cc
LX52 LYJMOT history
LX52 LYJ is a silver petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 3 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 86,538 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 21 Apr 2026
- Mileage
- 86,538 mi
- At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,962 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LX52 LYJ
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Citroën
- Model
- Xsara
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,587 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2002
- First used
- 3 Sept 2002
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 21 Apr 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Apr 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LX52 LYJ was last recorded at 86,538 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 4,128 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 82,410 miles · 19 Apr 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,128 miles
- Average per year
- 3,962 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 86,538 miles
- 2024 – 82,410 miles
- 2023 – 77,448 miles
- 2022 – 73,465 miles
- 2021 – 69,529 miles
- 2020 – 57,521 miles
- 2019 – 46,278 miles
- 2018 – 36,234 miles
- 2017 – 29,598 miles
- 2016 – 21,872 miles
- 2015 – 17,353 miles
- 2014 – 16,913 miles
- 2013 – 16,060 miles
- 2012 – 15,635 miles
- 2011 – 14,692 miles
- 2010 – 13,725 miles
- 2009 – 12,762 miles
- 2008 – 11,682 miles
- 2007 – 10,701 miles
- 2006 – 9,822 miles
- 2005 – 8,843 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass86,538 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
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
Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
30 tests since 1 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass86,538 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 86,538 miles
- Test number
- 162429555957
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail86,537 miles (+4,127)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,537 miles
- Test number
- 815335996313
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass82,410 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 82,410 miles
- Test number
- 542876363833
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,410 miles (+4,962)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,410 miles
- Test number
- 277375493690
- MajorCentral Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass77,448 miles (+204)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 77,448 miles
- Test number
- 567261895254
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail77,244 miles (+3,779)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,244 miles
- Test number
- 341781309109
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass73,465 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 73,465 miles
- Test number
- 362601367334
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail73,464 miles (+3,935)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,464 miles
- Test number
- 763613764207
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass69,529 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 69,529 miles
- Test number
- 291442664879
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail69,529 miles (+12,008)1 dangerous1 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,529 miles
- Test number
- 218560272423
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass57,521 miles (+11,243)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 57,521 miles
- Test number
- 758010827406
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,278 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 46,278 miles
- Test number
- 181956354369
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats folded down, unable to check rear seat belts
Fail46,268 miles (+10,034)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 46,268 miles
- Test number
- 842338305545
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear seats folded down, unable to check rear seat belts
Pass36,234 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 36,234 miles
- Test number
- 899493929646
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail36,234 miles (+6,636)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 36,234 miles
- Test number
- 852464898312
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass29,598 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 29,598 miles
- Test number
- 794312660220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail29,597 miles (+7,725)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,597 miles
- Test number
- 968147014860
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Pass21,872 miles (+4,519)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 21,872 miles
- Test number
- 658520392864
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass17,353 miles (+440)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 17,353 miles
- Test number
- 738647025079
- NoteExhaust tail box corroded.
Pass16,913 miles (+853)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 16,913 miles
- Test number
- 285893424081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail16,060 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,060 miles
- Test number
- 248452333031
- Repaired at testSpare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
Pass16,060 miles (+425)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 16,060 miles
- Test number
- 329162933095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass15,635 miles (+943)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 15,635 miles
- Test number
- 586887572165
- NoteCentre stop lamp in-iop
- NoteRear silencer is corroded
Pass14,692 miles (+967)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 14,692 miles
- Test number
- 229457161429
- NoteCentre mounted stop lamp not working
- NoteRear exhaust silencer corroding
Pass13,725 miles (+963)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 13,725 miles
- Test number
- 704965370111
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass12,762 miles (+1,080)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 12,762 miles
- Test number
- 272593879176
- NoteRear exhaust silencer,entry pipe corroding badly
Pass11,682 miles (+981)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 11,682 miles
- Test number
- 962905388185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass10,701 miles (+879)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 10,701 miles
- Test number
- 321068427403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass9,822 miles (+979)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 9,822 miles
- Test number
- 263093036291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass8,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 8,843 miles
- Test number
- 900834645205
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LX52 LYJ
- Does LX52 LYJ currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LX52 LYJ expired on 21 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LX52 LYJ?
- The MOT on LX52 LYJ expired on 21 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LX52 LYJ done?
- LX52 LYJ was recorded at 86,538 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025, an average of 3,962 miles a year.
- Has LX52 LYJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LX52 LYJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on LX52 LYJ 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 LX52 LYJ find?
- LX52 LYJ passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with 1 advisory: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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