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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T481 DUYMOT history

T481 DUY is a blue diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 96,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2024
Mileage
96,925 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,916 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 DUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 DUY was last recorded at 96,925 miles on 6 Oct 2023, 1,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,778 miles · 29 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
1,147 miles
Average per year
2,916 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 96,925 miles
  • 2022 – 95,778 miles
  • 2021 – 94,500 miles
  • 2020 – 93,536 miles
  • 2019 – 92,268 miles
  • 2018 – 90,530 miles
  • 2017 – 88,096 miles
  • 2016 – 86,112 miles
  • 2015 – 83,749 miles
  • 2014 – 80,503 miles
  • 2013 – 78,372 miles
  • 2012 – 76,893 miles
  • 2011 – 75,389 miles
  • 2010 – 72,994 miles
  • 2009 – 69,249 miles
  • 2008 – 64,062 miles
  • 2007 – 58,443 miles
  • 2006 – 47,177 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,925 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,925 miles (+1,147)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    96,925 miles
    Test number
    694129436578
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

  2. Pass95,778 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    95,778 miles
    Test number
    126636917249
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail95,778 miles (+1,278)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,778 miles
    Test number
    562431557693
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,500 miles (+964)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,500 miles
    Test number
    585151139394
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  5. Pass93,536 miles (+1,268)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    93,536 miles
    Test number
    205181309665
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  6. Pass92,268 miles (+1,738)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    92,268 miles
    Test number
    930182823839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  7. Pass90,530 miles (+2,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,530 miles
    Test number
    785527041333
    • 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))

  8. Pass88,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    88,096 miles
    Test number
    782543042281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail88,096 miles (+1,984)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,096 miles
    Test number
    274721975011
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  10. Pass86,112 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    86,112 miles
    Test number
    111913637950
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cracks (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust loose on join

  11. Fail86,112 miles (+2,363)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,112 miles
    Test number
    685848334500
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit sidewall cracks (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust loose on join

  12. Pass83,749 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    493917717910
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  13. Fail83,749 miles (+3,246)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,749 miles
    Test number
    121333710317
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  14. Fail80,503 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,503 miles
    Test number
    177862454286
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass80,503 miles (+2,131)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    80,503 miles
    Test number
    665772254220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass78,372 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    78,372 miles
    Test number
    298491263246
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Fail78,372 miles (+1,479)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,372 miles
    Test number
    489381363274
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass76,893 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    76,893 miles
    Test number
    686561362243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail76,889 miles (+1,500)3 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,889 miles
    Test number
    339296552422
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Pass75,389 miles (+2,395)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    75,389 miles
    Test number
    906483961255
    • NoteFront brakes inbalanced by 17%.
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on the inside edge.

  21. Pass72,994 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    72,994 miles
    Test number
    351582950446
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inside edges.
    • NoteFront brakes inbalanced by 15%.
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.
    • NoteRear brake pipe from load valve to flexable brake hose corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

  22. Fail72,994 miles (+3,745)3 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,994 miles
    Test number
    840872050251
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on the inside edges.
    • NoteFront brakes inbalanced by 15%.
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.
    • NoteRear brake pipe from load valve to flexable brake hose corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

  23. Pass69,249 miles (+5,187)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    69,249 miles
    Test number
    743883459261
    • NoteLift in nearside and offside front suspension lower ball joints but not considered excessive at this time.
    • NoteRear brake pipes corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

  24. Pass64,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,062 miles
    Test number
    603892658254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail64,056 miles (+5,613)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,056 miles
    Test number
    522102858234
    • DangerousOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass58,443 miles (+11,266)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    58,443 miles
    Test number
    143046157290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass47,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    47,177 miles
    Test number
    941477056210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T481 DUY

Does T481 DUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T481 DUY expired on 6 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T481 DUY?
The MOT on T481 DUY expired on 6 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T481 DUY done?
T481 DUY was recorded at 96,925 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2023, an average of 2,916 miles a year.
Has T481 DUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 DUY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T481 DUY 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 T481 DUY find?
T481 DUY passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel.

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