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Citroën Xsara

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,560 cc

LX55 ZYNMOT history

LX55 ZYN is a grey diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 28 Sept 2005. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2022 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 115,810 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2021.

LX55 ZYN grey Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2022
Mileage
115,810 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2021
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LX55 ZYN
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
28 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

LX55 ZYN was last recorded at 115,810 miles on 17 Dec 2021, 3,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,675 miles · 25 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
3,135 miles
Average per year
6,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 115,810 miles
  • 2020 – 109,782 miles
  • 2019 – 104,504 miles
  • 2018 – 102,086 miles
  • 2017 – 98,555 miles
  • 2016 – 93,201 miles
  • 2015 – 87,644 miles
  • 2014 – 78,419 miles
  • 2013 – 69,150 miles
  • 2012 – 68,629 miles
  • 2011 – 58,711 miles
  • 2010 – 49,820 miles
  • 2009 – 39,214 miles
  • 2008 – 29,865 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail115,810 miles
  • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

21 tests since 24 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail115,810 miles (+3,135)3 dangerous11 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,810 miles
    Test number
    329349568388
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass112,675 miles (+2,893)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    112,675 miles
    Test number
    101198559391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryN/s/f antirollbar link arm
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding

  3. Pass109,782 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    109,782 miles
    Test number
    467464086706
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail109,782 miles (+5,278)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,782 miles
    Test number
    250488035612
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced and o/s (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass104,504 miles (+2,418)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    104,504 miles
    Test number
    795499062232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass102,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    102,086 miles
    Test number
    335994956117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail102,083 miles (+3,528)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,083 miles
    Test number
    466825518481
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  8. Pass98,555 miles (+29)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,555 miles
    Test number
    365058962965
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail98,526 miles (+5,325)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,526 miles
    Test number
    318942458509
    • FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass93,201 miles (+5,557)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    93,201 miles
    Test number
    856020354337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass87,644 miles (+9,225)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,644 miles
    Test number
    827965105010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,419 miles (+9,269)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    78,419 miles
    Test number
    178727304061
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass69,150 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    69,150 miles
    Test number
    695462933052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail69,150 miles (+521)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,150 miles
    Test number
    198462533081
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass68,629 miles (+34)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    68,629 miles
    Test number
    718373442382
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Fail68,595 miles (+9,884)4 failures1 repaired5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,595 miles
    Test number
    997726332330
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass58,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    58,711 miles
    Test number
    585651271273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail58,710 miles (+8,890)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,710 miles
    Test number
    878121271241
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass49,820 miles (+10,606)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,820 miles
    Test number
    322632970417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass39,214 miles (+9,349)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,214 miles
    Test number
    323956769495
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHandbrake lever high

  21. Pass29,865 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,865 miles
    Test number
    343078368264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LX55 ZYN

Does LX55 ZYN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LX55 ZYN expired on 31 Jan 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LX55 ZYN?
The MOT on LX55 ZYN expired on 31 Jan 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LX55 ZYN done?
LX55 ZYN was recorded at 115,810 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2021, an average of 6,497 miles a year.
Has LX55 ZYN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LX55 ZYN has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LX55 ZYN 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 LX55 ZYN find?
LX55 ZYN failed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2021 with 3 dangerous defects, 11 major defects and 1 advisory: front brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% axle 1; nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside rear hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected, and 12 more.

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