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Citroën Xsara

Red · Petrol · 2005 · 1,560 cc

S44 SJWMOT history

S44 SJW is a red petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 1 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 164,278 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jul 2026.

S44 SJW red Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
164,278 mi
At MOT on 3 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S44 SJW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
1 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S44 SJW was last recorded at 164,278 miles on 3 Jul 2026, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,202 miles · 2 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
7,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,278 miles
  • 2025 – 159,132 miles
  • 2023 – 148,556 miles
  • 2022 – 142,869 miles
  • 2021 – 139,344 miles
  • 2020 – 134,531 miles
  • 2019 – 128,474 miles
  • 2018 – 125,785 miles
  • 2017 – 125,372 miles
  • 2016 – 117,455 miles
  • 2015 – 107,634 miles
  • 2014 – 96,710 miles
  • 2013 – 82,749 miles
  • 2012 – 67,894 miles
  • 2011 – 59,732 miles
  • 2010 – 48,380 miles
  • 2009 – 40,546 miles
  • 2008 – 30,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,278 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Aug 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,278 miles (+76)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    164,278 miles
    Test number
    467027922535
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
  2. Fail164,202 miles (+5,070)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,202 miles
    Test number
    894341156058
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySills corroded
  3. Pass159,132 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    159,132 miles
    Test number
    308727150573
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  4. Fail159,128 miles (+10,572)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,128 miles
    Test number
    937759472353
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Pass148,556 miles (+5,687)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,556 miles
    Test number
    299587004017
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & undertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass142,869 miles (+3,525)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    142,869 miles
    Test number
    566890779021
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine light inop
  7. Pass139,344 miles (+53)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    139,344 miles
    Test number
    613161531456
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail139,291 miles (+4,760)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,291 miles
    Test number
    210550465387
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass134,531 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    134,531 miles
    Test number
    386085417235
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Fail134,460 miles (+5,986)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,460 miles
    Test number
    780956612008
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Pass128,474 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    128,474 miles
    Test number
    930025671360
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Fail128,468 miles (+2,683)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,468 miles
    Test number
    102539100223
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass125,785 miles (+413)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    125,785 miles
    Test number
    110636978359
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill fractured
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  14. Pass125,372 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    125,372 miles
    Test number
    507740160170
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main from floor (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s/r sills slightly corroded
  15. Fail125,372 miles (+7,917)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,372 miles
    Test number
    653379038688
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main at flex (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureSeat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded main from floor (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s/r sills slightly corroded
  16. Pass117,455 miles (+9,821)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    117,455 miles
    Test number
    471877710152
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inside edge tyre wear
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
  17. Pass107,634 miles (+10,924)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    107,634 miles
    Test number
    946580055110
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass96,710 miles (+13,961)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    96,710 miles
    Test number
    268701824132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,749 miles (+14,855)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    82,749 miles
    Test number
    249311123433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDrivers seatbelt fluffing
    • NoteEngine under tray insecure at front
  20. Pass67,894 miles (+8,162)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    67,894 miles
    Test number
    237802752486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,732 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,732 miles
    Test number
    798932841272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,732 miles (+11,352)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,732 miles
    Test number
    335392641482
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge
    • NoteN/S/R Tyre Cracking On Outer Sidewall
    • NoteO/S/F Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge
    • NoteRear Wiper Not Cleaning
  23. Fail48,380 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,380 miles
    Test number
    692856730200
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
  24. Pass48,380 miles (+7,834)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    48,380 miles
    Test number
    913696430289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,546 miles (+9,940)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    40,546 miles
    Test number
    660117739295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,606 miles
    Test number
    551192238231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail30,606 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,606 miles
    Test number
    341492938205
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S44 SJW

Does S44 SJW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S44 SJW is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S44 SJW?
The MOT on S44 SJW is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S44 SJW done?
S44 SJW was recorded at 164,278 miles at its MOT on 3 Jul 2026, an average of 7,480 miles a year.
Has S44 SJW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S44 SJW has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S44 SJW 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 S44 SJW find?
S44 SJW passed its latest MOT on 3 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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