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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,868 cc

T540 KTUMOT history

T540 KTU is a blue diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 151,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Mar 2025
Mileage
151,593 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T540 KTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,868 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T540 KTU was last recorded at 151,593 miles on 15 Feb 2024, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
151,588 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
5,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 151,593 miles
  • 2023 – 150,445 miles
  • 2022 – 149,129 miles
  • 2021 – 147,083 miles
  • 2020 – 144,207 miles
  • 2019 – 141,842 miles
  • 2018 – 136,445 miles
  • 2017 – 132,183 miles
  • 2016 – 127,717 miles
  • 2015 – 122,242 miles
  • 2014 – 116,156 miles
  • 2013 – 109,596 miles
  • 2012 – 101,813 miles
  • 2011 – 94,705 miles
  • 2010 – 85,090 miles
  • 2009 – 72,535 miles
  • 2008 – 62,973 miles
  • 2007 – 56,458 miles
  • 2006 – 49,921 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,593 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth headlights light output slightly reducedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2007–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front inner sill starting to corrode

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass151,593 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    151,593 miles
    Test number
    724379000282
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights light output slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail151,588 miles (+1,143)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,588 miles
    Test number
    815330614227
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights light output slightly reduced
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass150,445 miles (+1,316)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    150,445 miles
    Test number
    429934255340
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floors both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,129 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    149,129 miles
    Test number
    936628051910
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights light output slightly reduced

  5. Fail149,127 miles (+2,044)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,127 miles
    Test number
    764062914762
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth headlights light output slightly reduced

  6. Pass147,083 miles (+2,876)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    147,083 miles
    Test number
    490203476140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass144,207 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    144,207 miles
    Test number
    610991093165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail144,179 miles (+2,337)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,179 miles
    Test number
    378628365431
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,842 miles (+95)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    141,842 miles
    Test number
    668415434737
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail141,747 miles (+5,302)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,747 miles
    Test number
    303674065341
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass136,445 miles (+106)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    136,445 miles
    Test number
    941702097872

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail136,339 miles (+4,156)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,339 miles
    Test number
    104395996046
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

  13. Pass132,183 miles (+4,466)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    132,183 miles
    Test number
    695771831610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass127,717 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    127,717 miles
    Test number
    106497735918

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail127,636 miles (+5,394)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,636 miles
    Test number
    235748429088
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass122,242 miles (+6,086)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    122,242 miles
    Test number
    545714945082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,156 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,156 miles
    Test number
    446515944079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,154 miles (+6,558)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,154 miles
    Test number
    327943044095
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass109,596 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    109,596 miles
    Test number
    307606143011
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes cracked but not resulting in excess movement

  20. Fail109,596 miles (+7,783)2 dangerous2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,596 miles
    Test number
    198716043089
    • DangerousNearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAir bag light on dash
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes cracked but not resulting in excess movement
    • NoteHandbrake almost at end of working travel

  21. Pass101,813 miles (+7,108)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,813 miles
    Test number
    645563152038
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass94,705 miles (+9,615)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,705 miles
    Test number
    558927941042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,090 miles (+12,555)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    85,090 miles
    Test number
    204758440055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass72,535 miles (+9,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    72,535 miles
    Test number
    633004159012
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass62,973 miles (+6,515)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    62,973 miles
    Test number
    571466148019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass56,458 miles (+115)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    56,458 miles
    Test number
    192627157466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail56,343 miles (+6,422)1 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,343 miles
    Test number
    374650657036
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  28. Pass49,921 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    49,921 miles
    Test number
    640278246096
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T540 KTU

Does T540 KTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T540 KTU expired on 5 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T540 KTU?
The MOT on T540 KTU expired on 5 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T540 KTU done?
T540 KTU was recorded at 151,593 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2024, an average of 5,651 miles a year.
Has T540 KTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T540 KTU has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T540 KTU 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 T540 KTU find?
T540 KTU passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: both headlights light output slightly reduced; nearside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis; offside rear vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis.

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