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Citroën Xsara

Silver · Petrol · 1999 · 1,761 cc

T396 LELMOT history

T396 LEL is a silver petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 20 of 21 MOT tests, with 20,516 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
20,516 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2024
MOT tests
21
20 passed · 1 failed
Per year
857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T396 LEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,761 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T396 LEL was last recorded at 20,516 miles on 2 Oct 2024, 1,066 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
19,450 miles · 14 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,066 miles
Average per year
857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 20,516 miles
  • 2023 – 19,450 miles
  • 2022 – 17,317 miles
  • 2021 – 16,513 miles
  • 2020 – 15,454 miles
  • 2019 – 13,791 miles
  • 2018 – 12,491 miles
  • 2017 – 10,600 miles
  • 2016 – 10,034 miles
  • 2015 – 9,128 miles
  • 2014 – 8,742 miles
  • 2013 – 7,556 miles
  • 2012 – 6,691 miles
  • 2011 – 5,770 miles
  • 2010 – 5,305 miles
  • 2009 – 5,057 miles
  • 2008 – 4,897 miles
  • 2007 – 4,761 miles
  • 2006 – 4,595 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass20,516 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOff side front inner brake disk corroded.
  • AdvisoryOffside Front 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.

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2009

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass20,516 miles (+1,066)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    20,516 miles
    Test number
    783834160923
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOff side front inner brake disk corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass19,450 miles (+2,133)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    19,450 miles
    Test number
    216729559369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass17,317 miles (+804)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    17,317 miles
    Test number
    383817306872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass16,513 miles (+1,059)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    16,513 miles
    Test number
    541698405866
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are over 20 years old.

  5. Pass15,454 miles (+1,663)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    15,454 miles
    Test number
    168503249408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass13,791 miles (+1,300)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    13,791 miles
    Test number
    462853632672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass12,491 miles (+996)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    12,491 miles
    Test number
    629327537938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass11,495 miles (+895)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    11,495 miles
    Test number
    210982584854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass10,600 miles (+566)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    10,600 miles
    Test number
    845052965437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass10,034 miles (+906)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    10,034 miles
    Test number
    140748893367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass9,128 miles (+386)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    9,128 miles
    Test number
    807796775039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass8,742 miles (+1,186)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    8,742 miles
    Test number
    187259474025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass7,556 miles (+865)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    7,556 miles
    Test number
    317192173008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass6,691 miles (+921)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    6,691 miles
    Test number
    905642672070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass5,770 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    5,770 miles
    Test number
    818330381029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass5,305 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    5,305 miles
    Test number
    283666870062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail5,303 miles (+246)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,303 miles
    Test number
    122795070492
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass5,057 miles (+160)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    5,057 miles
    Test number
    784063989088
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass4,897 miles (+136)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    4,897 miles
    Test number
    363537288067
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass4,761 miles (+166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    4,761 miles
    Test number
    802475187068
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass4,595 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    4,595 miles
    Test number
    983725966049
    • NoteAdvise rust around rear exhaust silencer

Questions about T396 LEL

Does T396 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T396 LEL expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T396 LEL?
The MOT on T396 LEL expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T396 LEL done?
T396 LEL was recorded at 20,516 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2024, an average of 857 miles a year.
Has T396 LEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T396 LEL has failed 1 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2010.
Has the mileage on T396 LEL 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 T396 LEL find?
T396 LEL passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; off side front inner brake disk corroded.; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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