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Citroën Xsara

Silver · Petrol · 2005 · 1,587 cc

S23 GERMOT history

S23 GER is a silver petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 30 Jun 2005. Its MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 102,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Sept 2024.

S23 GER silver Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Sept 2024
Mileage
102,604 mi
At MOT on 27 Sept 2024
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 GER
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
30 Jun 2005
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S23 GER was last recorded at 102,604 miles on 27 Sept 2024, 7,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,103 miles · 26 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7,501 miles
Average per year
5,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 102,604 miles
  • 2023 – 95,103 miles
  • 2022 – 88,230 miles
  • 2021 – 85,053 miles
  • 2020 – 81,398 miles
  • 2019 – 75,732 miles
  • 2018 – 71,423 miles
  • 2017 – 63,650 miles
  • 2016 – 54,951 miles
  • 2015 – 45,448 miles
  • 2014 – 37,583 miles
  • 2013 – 32,499 miles
  • 2012 – 29,806 miles
  • 2011 – 26,766 miles
  • 2010 – 24,030 miles
  • 2009 – 22,195 miles
  • 2008 – 16,633 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail102,604 miles
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by fog light (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

What MOT failures 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 Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Jun 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail102,604 miles (+7,501)13 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,604 miles
    Test number
    553109115118
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by fog light (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp affected by indicator (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength BOTH outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded

  2. Pass95,103 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    95,103 miles
    Test number
    707522244540
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail95,096 miles (+6,866)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,096 miles
    Test number
    827152761911
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorMain beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced cill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass88,230 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    88,230 miles
    Test number
    183262406226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail88,230 miles (+3,177)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,230 miles
    Test number
    932626077903
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass85,053 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    85,053 miles
    Test number
    707240527664
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail85,053 miles (+3,655)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,053 miles
    Test number
    573690681847
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass81,398 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    81,398 miles
    Test number
    294856746045
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (STRONG ADVISE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (STRONG ADVISE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail81,398 miles (+5,666)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,398 miles
    Test number
    974950854102
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (STRONG ADVISE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (STRONG ADVISE) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass75,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    75,732 miles
    Test number
    208870119219
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail75,731 miles (+4,308)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,731 miles
    Test number
    595897583197
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass71,423 miles (+7,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    71,423 miles
    Test number
    970710899183
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass63,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    63,650 miles
    Test number
    832602439234
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Fail63,650 miles (+8,699)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,650 miles
    Test number
    820643528727
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  15. Pass54,951 miles (+9,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    54,951 miles
    Test number
    612006580530
    • AdvisoryTyres low (nsf/osf/nsr)

  16. Pass45,448 miles (+7,865)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    45,448 miles
    Test number
    799014785136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass37,583 miles (+5,084)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    37,583 miles
    Test number
    516460294199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass32,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    32,499 miles
    Test number
    158345653192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail32,499 miles (+2,693)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,499 miles
    Test number
    966705453175
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  20. Pass29,806 miles (+3,040)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    29,806 miles
    Test number
    777701462157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust rear bracket deteriorated

  21. Pass26,766 miles (+2,736)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    26,766 miles
    Test number
    335747451159
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass24,030 miles (+1,835)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    24,030 miles
    Test number
    604868650199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass22,195 miles (+5,562)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    22,195 miles
    Test number
    674752969126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,633 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    16,633 miles
    Test number
    731838368148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 GER

Does S23 GER currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 GER expired on 25 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 GER?
The MOT on S23 GER expired on 25 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 GER done?
S23 GER was recorded at 102,604 miles at its MOT on 27 Sept 2024, an average of 5,280 miles a year.
Has S23 GER ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 GER has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S23 GER 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 S23 GER find?
S23 GER failed its latest MOT on 27 Sept 2024 with 13 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an abs fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction; main beam tell-tale not working, and 18 more.

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