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Citroën Xsara

Green · Petrol · 1998 · 1,761 cc

R690 FGSMOT history

R690 FGS is a green petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 22 May 1998. Its MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 157,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Mar 2024
Mileage
157,914 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,369 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R690 FGS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,761 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 May 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R690 FGS was last recorded at 157,914 miles on 13 Mar 2023, 9,218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,696 miles · 14 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
9,218 miles
Average per year
6,369 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 157,914 miles
  • 2022 – 148,696 miles
  • 2021 – 141,125 miles
  • 2020 – 136,750 miles
  • 2019 – 128,650 miles
  • 2018 – 122,675 miles
  • 2017 – 117,751 miles
  • 2016 – 112,793 miles
  • 2015 – 107,111 miles
  • 2014 – 101,127 miles
  • 2013 – 93,951 miles
  • 2012 – 87,689 miles
  • 2011 – 81,338 miles
  • 2010 – 74,506 miles
  • 2009 – 64,300 miles
  • 2008 – 59,372 miles
  • 2007 – 54,870 miles
  • 2006 – 49,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,914 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass157,914 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    157,914 miles
    Test number
    582256652012
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  2. Fail157,914 miles (+9,218)1 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,914 miles
    Test number
    593917133409
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  3. Pass148,696 miles (+7,571)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    148,696 miles
    Test number
    159770253492
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,125 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    141,125 miles
    Test number
    234191477743
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail141,125 miles (+4,375)3 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,125 miles
    Test number
    984196983364
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass136,750 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    136,750 miles
    Test number
    465058375555
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail136,749 miles (+8,099)1 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,749 miles
    Test number
    405543013058
    • DangerousDriver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass128,650 miles (+5,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,650 miles
    Test number
    552722321645
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,675 miles (+4,924)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,675 miles
    Test number
    222858994025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass117,751 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    117,751 miles
    Test number
    404043791590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail117,749 miles (+4,956)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,749 miles
    Test number
    319243424321
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass112,793 miles (+37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,793 miles
    Test number
    851375049978
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  13. Fail112,756 miles (+5,645)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,756 miles
    Test number
    482053527169
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  14. Pass107,111 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,111 miles
    Test number
    687723675009
    • DangerousOil leak

  15. Fail107,111 miles (+5,984)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,111 miles
    Test number
    956493475048
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass101,127 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,127 miles
    Test number
    917056164032
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail101,127 miles (+7,176)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,127 miles
    Test number
    146946364465
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass93,951 miles (+6,262)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,951 miles
    Test number
    577642883028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail87,689 miles4 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,689 miles
    Test number
    438672472043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass87,689 miles (+6,351)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    87,689 miles
    Test number
    616712972027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail81,338 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,338 miles
    Test number
    276474181022
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass81,338 miles (+6,832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    81,338 miles
    Test number
    366764481067
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass74,506 miles (+10,206)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    74,506 miles
    Test number
    830832270078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass64,300 miles (+4,928)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    64,300 miles
    Test number
    770280389086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass59,372 miles (+4,502)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    59,372 miles
    Test number
    611177088016
    • 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)

  26. Pass54,870 miles (+4,960)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    54,870 miles
    Test number
    402265677081
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Pass49,910 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,910 miles
    Test number
    112278686450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail49,910 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,910 miles
    Test number
    500447486071
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Questions about R690 FGS

Does R690 FGS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R690 FGS expired on 29 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R690 FGS?
The MOT on R690 FGS expired on 29 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R690 FGS done?
R690 FGS was recorded at 157,914 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2023, an average of 6,369 miles a year.
Has R690 FGS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R690 FGS has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on R690 FGS 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 R690 FGS find?
R690 FGS passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2023 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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