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Citroën Xsara

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,560 cc

M12 BAVMOT history

M12 BAV is a silver diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 26 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 82,350 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2025.

M12 BAV silver Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
82,350 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2025
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M12 BAV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
26 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M12 BAV was last recorded at 82,350 miles on 27 Oct 2025, 2,064 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,286 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,064 miles
Average per year
4,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 82,350 miles
  • 2024 – 80,286 miles
  • 2023 – 78,153 miles
  • 2022 – 75,236 miles
  • 2021 – 72,456 miles
  • 2020 – 69,332 miles
  • 2019 – 62,551 miles
  • 2018 – 53,077 miles
  • 2017 – 45,777 miles
  • 2016 – 39,383 miles
  • 2015 – 31,973 miles
  • 2014 – 24,272 miles
  • 2013 – 21,762 miles
  • 2012 – 19,691 miles
  • 2011 – 17,010 miles
  • 2010 – 14,071 miles
  • 2009 – 11,409 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,350 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

22 tests since 21 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,350 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    82,350 miles
    Test number
    715058100894
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail82,346 miles (+2,060)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,346 miles
    Test number
    933918407354
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass80,286 miles (+2,133)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    80,286 miles
    Test number
    892828110533
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass78,153 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,153 miles
    Test number
    499131006690
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail78,150 miles (+2,914)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,150 miles
    Test number
    738269714434
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass75,236 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    75,236 miles
    Test number
    298252000473
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail75,233 miles (+2,777)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,233 miles
    Test number
    867393506450
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded front and rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded front and rear sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass72,456 miles (+3,124)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    72,456 miles
    Test number
    208217516923
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated grease seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass69,332 miles (+6,781)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    69,332 miles
    Test number
    290592426326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass62,551 miles (+9,474)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    62,551 miles
    Test number
    984293642296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass53,077 miles (+7,300)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    53,077 miles
    Test number
    373991959735

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass45,777 miles (+6,394)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    45,777 miles
    Test number
    579664837649
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass39,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    39,383 miles
    Test number
    475817948942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail39,383 miles (+7,410)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,383 miles
    Test number
    924063159559
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer and inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass31,973 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    31,973 miles
    Test number
    529081101586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,973 miles (+7,701)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,973 miles
    Test number
    682190692065
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

  17. Pass24,272 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    24,272 miles
    Test number
    796134494292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,762 miles (+2,071)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    21,762 miles
    Test number
    248548413375
    • NoteAll tyres perished, cracks in sidewalls

  19. Pass19,691 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    19,691 miles
    Test number
    959746552213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass17,010 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    17,010 miles
    Test number
    995168351238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass14,071 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    14,071 miles
    Test number
    324997450263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass11,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    11,409 miles
    Test number
    911294369259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about M12 BAV

Does M12 BAV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M12 BAV is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on M12 BAV?
The MOT on M12 BAV is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M12 BAV done?
M12 BAV was recorded at 82,350 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2025, an average of 4,407 miles a year.
Has M12 BAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M12 BAV has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on M12 BAV 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 M12 BAV find?
M12 BAV passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various places.

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