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Citroën Xsara

Red · Petrol · 1998 · 1,360 cc

R720 EROMOT history

R720 ERO is a red petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 30 Apr 1998. Its MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 96,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 2 Oct 2023
Mileage
96,704 mi
At MOT on 3 Oct 2022
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,779 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R720 ERO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 2 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
3 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

R720 ERO was last recorded at 96,704 miles on 3 Oct 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
96,703 miles · 1 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,779 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 96,704 miles
  • 2014 – 94,862 miles
  • 2013 – 92,834 miles
  • 2012 – 90,449 miles
  • 2011 – 87,781 miles
  • 2010 – 84,786 miles
  • 2009 – 81,284 miles
  • 2008 – 77,301 miles
  • 2007 – 72,491 miles
  • 2006 – 67,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,704 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes have corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront shock absorber casing has corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnder the car has corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

  • Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

16 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,704 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,704 miles
    Test number
    899692386257
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes have corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber casing has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder the car has corrosion

  2. Fail96,703 miles (+1,841)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,703 miles
    Test number
    134109105633
    • MajorBrake performance not tested offside rear brake cylinder leaking (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions not tested no coolant in engine do not want to cause further damage (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pipes have corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber casing has corrosion
    • AdvisoryUnder the car has corrosion

  3. Pass94,862 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,862 miles
    Test number
    338819944047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass92,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    92,834 miles
    Test number
    915928933003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail92,826 miles (+80)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,826 miles
    Test number
    506388933096
    • 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOff side front brake caliper knocking when braking , possible brake pads movimg in cradle

  6. Fail92,746 miles (+2,297)6 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,746 miles
    Test number
    107868523055
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOff side front brake caliper knocking when braking , possible brake pads movimg in cradle

  7. Pass90,449 miles (+2,668)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    90,449 miles
    Test number
    829881132000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass87,781 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    87,781 miles
    Test number
    167117121485
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  9. Fail87,772 miles (+2,986)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,772 miles
    Test number
    396946721072
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  10. Pass84,786 miles (+3,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    84,786 miles
    Test number
    900097620005
    • NoteMinor coolant leak from radiator

  11. Pass81,284 miles (+3,983)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    81,284 miles
    Test number
    512443749074
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteSpare tyre deteriorated

  12. Pass77,301 miles (+4,810)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    77,301 miles
    Test number
    802804848088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass72,491 miles (+84)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    72,491 miles
    Test number
    852822557046
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly deteriorated

  14. Fail72,407 miles (+5,349)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,407 miles
    Test number
    220735847008
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres are slightly deteriorated

  15. Fail67,058 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,058 miles
    Test number
    132662336048
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  16. Pass67,058 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    67,058 miles
    Test number
    492582536011
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Questions about R720 ERO

Does R720 ERO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R720 ERO expired on 2 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R720 ERO?
The MOT on R720 ERO expired on 2 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R720 ERO done?
R720 ERO was recorded at 96,704 miles at its MOT on 3 Oct 2022, an average of 1,779 miles a year.
Has R720 ERO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R720 ERO has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on R720 ERO 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 R720 ERO find?
R720 ERO passed its latest MOT on 3 Oct 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front and rear brake pipes have corrosion; front shock absorber casing has corrosion, and 1 more.

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