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Citroën Xsara

Grey · Diesel · 2006 · 1,560 cc

R16 SEMMOT history

R16 SEM is a grey diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 25 Sept 2006. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 63,762 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Sept 2026.

R16 SEM grey Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
63,762 mi
At MOT on 25 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,466 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R16 SEM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
25 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R16 SEM was last recorded at 63,762 miles on 25 Sept 2026, 10,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,690 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,072 miles
Average per year
2,466 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 63,762 miles
  • 2025 – 53,690 miles
  • 2024 – 53,609 miles
  • 2023 – 53,327 miles
  • 2022 – 52,981 miles
  • 2021 – 52,438 miles
  • 2020 – 52,141 miles
  • 2019 – 51,513 miles
  • 2018 – 50,088 miles
  • 2017 – 48,269 miles
  • 2016 – 46,362 miles
  • 2015 – 44,309 miles
  • 2014 – 42,175 miles
  • 2013 – 39,078 miles
  • 2012 – 36,327 miles
  • 2011 – 33,463 miles
  • 2010 – 28,913 miles
  • 2009 – 21,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass63,762 miles

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass63,762 miles (+10,072)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    63,762 miles
    Test number
    438534615683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass53,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    53,690 miles
    Test number
    730947826934

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail53,690 miles (+81)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,690 miles
    Test number
    871535717660
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  4. Pass53,609 miles (+282)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    53,609 miles
    Test number
    863439326039
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass53,327 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    53,327 miles
    Test number
    800054289213
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail53,319 miles (+338)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,319 miles
    Test number
    270619274044
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,981 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    52,981 miles
    Test number
    887067566490
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded on inner face
    • 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))

  8. Fail52,981 miles (+543)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,981 miles
    Test number
    110701633422
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded on inner face
    • 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))

  9. Pass52,438 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    52,438 miles
    Test number
    532212177004
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Fail52,438 miles (+297)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,438 miles
    Test number
    660310859875
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear and offside front tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass52,141 miles (+628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    52,141 miles
    Test number
    685649331151
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass51,513 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    51,513 miles
    Test number
    760265782304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail51,512 miles (+1,424)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,512 miles
    Test number
    493261721409
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass50,088 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,088 miles
    Test number
    500283666226
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  15. Fail50,088 miles (+1,819)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,088 miles
    Test number
    104717320467
    • MajorFuel tank leaking fuel filler neck pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  16. Pass48,269 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    48,269 miles
    Test number
    521100796759

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail48,269 miles (+1,907)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,269 miles
    Test number
    744937536817
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass46,362 miles (+2,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    46,362 miles
    Test number
    455476353080
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted at time of test

  19. Pass44,309 miles (+2,134)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    44,309 miles
    Test number
    299413220383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,175 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    42,175 miles
    Test number
    965997444272
    • NoteRubber fuel filler pipe splitting, advise new

  21. Fail42,173 miles (+3,095)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,173 miles
    Test number
    768377844200
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteRubber fuel filler pipe splitting, advise new

  22. Pass39,078 miles (+2,751)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    39,078 miles
    Test number
    457665153275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass36,327 miles (+2,864)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,327 miles
    Test number
    408416952236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail33,463 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,463 miles
    Test number
    426548851230
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cracking slightly.

  25. Pass33,463 miles (+4,550)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    33,463 miles
    Test number
    666258251249
    • NoteBoth rear tyre sidewalls cracking slightly.

  26. Pass28,913 miles (+7,123)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    28,913 miles
    Test number
    140677160237
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass21,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    21,790 miles
    Test number
    521230569285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail21,790 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,790 miles
    Test number
    304140569404
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Questions about R16 SEM

Does R16 SEM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R16 SEM is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R16 SEM?
The MOT on R16 SEM is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R16 SEM done?
R16 SEM was recorded at 63,762 miles at its MOT on 25 Sept 2026, an average of 2,466 miles a year.
Has R16 SEM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R16 SEM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on R16 SEM 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 R16 SEM find?
R16 SEM passed its latest MOT on 25 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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