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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,761 cc

S759 RUHMOT history

S759 RUH is a blue petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,792 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Mar 2024
Mileage
136,792 mi
At MOT on 3 Apr 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S759 RUH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,761 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Mar 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

S759 RUH was last recorded at 136,792 miles on 3 Apr 2024, 1,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Feb 2018: 122,981 miles, lower than 199,288 miles on 8 Feb 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
135,610 miles · 28 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
1,182 miles
Average per year
4,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 136,792 miles
  • 2023 – 135,610 miles
  • 2022 – 134,395 miles
  • 2021 – 131,901 miles
  • 2020 – 130,516 miles
  • 2019 – 127,198 miles
  • 2018 – 123,807 miles
  • 2017 – 199,288 miles
  • 2016 – 116,087 miles
  • 2015 – 112,700 miles
  • 2014 – 109,692 miles
  • 2013 – 106,249 miles
  • 2012 – 102,158 miles
  • 2011 – 97,267 miles
  • 2010 – 91,391 miles
  • 2009 – 85,367 miles
  • 2008 – 79,527 miles
  • 2007 – 70,928 miles
  • 2006 – 60,950 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail136,792 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorCentral Rear Additional braking device obviously defective brake compensator ceized (1.1.19 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2011

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 inner edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail136,792 miles (+1,182)2 dangerous8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,792 miles
    Test number
    454965895937
    • DangerousNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill area (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Rear Additional braking device obviously defective brake compensator ceized (1.1.19 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass135,610 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,610 miles
    Test number
    935602055050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded/holed - non prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded/holed - non prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail135,604 miles (+1,209)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,604 miles
    Test number
    831536906986
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded/holed - non prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill corroded/holed - non prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield insecure

  4. Pass134,395 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,395 miles
    Test number
    160371068406
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front outer sills corroded (not prescribed area)

  5. Fail134,389 miles (+2,488)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,389 miles
    Test number
    236533954400
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front outer sills corroded (not prescribed area)

  6. Pass131,901 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    131,901 miles
    Test number
    325060198734
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion o/s and n/s front outer sills (not within a prescribed area)

  7. Fail131,901 miles (+1,385)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,901 miles
    Test number
    972322499867
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split on end (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion o/s and n/s front outer sills (not within a prescribed area)

  8. Pass130,516 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    130,516 miles
    Test number
    752769583668
    • AdvisoryCorrosion o/s and n/s outer sills not within a prescribed area

  9. Fail130,510 miles (+3,312)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,510 miles
    Test number
    337975122937
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear footbrake and handbrake not meeting effiency
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion o/s and n/s outer sills not within a prescribed area

  10. Pass127,198 miles (+6)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    127,198 miles
    Test number
    442915926154
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorroision o/s and n/s front outer sills not a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficiency
    • AdvisorySteering rack noisy

  11. Fail127,192 miles (+3,385)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,192 miles
    Test number
    152680203140
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at previous repair/clamp (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCorroision o/s and n/s front outer sills not a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met efficiency
    • AdvisorySteering rack noisy

  12. Pass123,807 miles (+826)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,807 miles
    Test number
    918304748798
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f outer sills corroded(holed) not in a prescribed area

  13. Fail122,981 miles (-76,307)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,981 miles
    Test number
    721626026394
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f and n/s/f outer sills corroded(holed) not in a prescribed area

  14. Pass199,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    199,288 miles
    Test number
    721618645028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,282 miles (+3,195)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,282 miles
    Test number
    555052055666
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass116,087 miles (+3,387)
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    116,087 miles
    Test number
    867407404536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    112,700 miles
    Test number
    456223435033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,694 miles (+3,002)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,694 miles
    Test number
    127103835000
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass109,692 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    109,692 miles
    Test number
    475300534074
    • 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)

  20. Fail109,686 miles (+3,437)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,686 miles
    Test number
    758570834023
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)

  21. Pass106,249 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    106,249 miles
    Test number
    187505433053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,158 miles (+4,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    102,158 miles
    Test number
    359131332062
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass97,267 miles (+102)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    97,267 miles
    Test number
    747677421061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail97,165 miles (+5,774)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,165 miles
    Test number
    409245521000
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s/r brake disc corroded

  25. Pass91,391 miles (+6,024)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    91,391 miles
    Test number
    732615720034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass85,367 miles (+5,840)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    85,367 miles
    Test number
    802120529001
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass79,527 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    79,527 miles
    Test number
    190102428416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail79,487 miles (+8,559)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,487 miles
    Test number
    444659018014
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  29. Pass70,928 miles (+9,978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    70,928 miles
    Test number
    594149617035
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  30. Pass60,950 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,950 miles
    Test number
    220227916070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S759 RUH

Does S759 RUH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S759 RUH expired on 27 Mar 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S759 RUH?
The MOT on S759 RUH expired on 27 Mar 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S759 RUH done?
S759 RUH was recorded at 136,792 miles at its MOT on 3 Apr 2024, an average of 4,165 miles a year.
Has S759 RUH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S759 RUH has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S759 RUH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Feb 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S759 RUH find?
S759 RUH failed its latest MOT on 3 Apr 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired inner sill area; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; central rear additional braking device obviously defective brake compensator ceized, and 9 more.

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