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Citroën Xsara

Black · Diesel · 2002 · 1,997 cc

P555 BASMOT history

P555 BAS is a black diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 25 Sept 2002. Its MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 139,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2023.

P555 BAS black Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 20 Oct 2024
Mileage
139,465 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P555 BAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
25 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P555 BAS was last recorded at 139,465 miles on 21 Oct 2023, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,436 miles · 17 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
5,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 139,465 miles
  • 2022 – 134,718 miles
  • 2021 – 130,034 miles
  • 2020 – 126,119 miles
  • 2019 – 122,995 miles
  • 2018 – 111,797 miles
  • 2017 – 99,972 miles
  • 2016 – 89,629 miles
  • 2015 – 82,935 miles
  • 2014 – 76,509 miles
  • 2013 – 70,455 miles
  • 2012 – 70,229 miles
  • 2011 – 66,462 miles
  • 2010 – 64,399 miles
  • 2009 – 61,582 miles
  • 2008 – 59,319 miles
  • 2007 – 55,332 miles
  • 2006 – 47,153 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,465 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 28 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,465 miles (+29)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    139,465 miles
    Test number
    347614598692
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail139,436 miles (+4,718)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,436 miles
    Test number
    269242841727
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass134,718 miles (+4,684)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,718 miles
    Test number
    790806973407
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  4. Pass130,034 miles (+3,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,034 miles
    Test number
    325876382433
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  5. Pass126,119 miles (+3,124)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    126,119 miles
    Test number
    774724941841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySills weak and corroding

  6. Pass122,995 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,995 miles
    Test number
    454439305595
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Fail122,990 miles (+11,193)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,990 miles
    Test number
    734633095170
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass111,797 miles (+11,825)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    111,797 miles
    Test number
    672805366607
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,972 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    99,972 miles
    Test number
    874704016654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail99,972 miles (+10,343)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,972 miles
    Test number
    569807567342
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass89,629 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    89,629 miles
    Test number
    819214102963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail89,625 miles (+6,690)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,625 miles
    Test number
    866276680027
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass82,935 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    82,935 miles
    Test number
    328052438849
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside tyre cracking

  14. Fail82,934 miles (+6,425)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,934 miles
    Test number
    466538418049
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside tyre cracking

  15. Pass76,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,509 miles
    Test number
    815916084237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail76,509 miles (+6,054)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,509 miles
    Test number
    245763784244
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass70,455 miles (+226)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    70,455 miles
    Test number
    337724173447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    70,229 miles
    Test number
    506375782265
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail70,229 miles (+3,767)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,229 miles
    Test number
    735153682242
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass66,462 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    66,462 miles
    Test number
    348857771275
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  21. Fail66,462 miles (+2,063)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,462 miles
    Test number
    429207171281
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass64,399 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    64,399 miles
    Test number
    434482970274
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn on wall

  23. Fail64,399 miles (+2,817)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,399 miles
    Test number
    570402470225
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass61,582 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    61,582 miles
    Test number
    971358959242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,582 miles (+2,263)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,582 miles
    Test number
    544078759252
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass59,319 miles (+3,987)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    59,319 miles
    Test number
    882382188299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,332 miles (+8,179)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    55,332 miles
    Test number
    494377957281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass47,153 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    47,153 miles
    Test number
    344881676269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside †under cover fitted

Questions about P555 BAS

Does P555 BAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P555 BAS expired on 20 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P555 BAS?
The MOT on P555 BAS expired on 20 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P555 BAS done?
P555 BAS was recorded at 139,465 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2023, an average of 5,410 miles a year.
Has P555 BAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P555 BAS has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on P555 BAS 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 P555 BAS find?
P555 BAS passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2023 with 1 minor defect: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose.

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