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Citroën Xsara

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,998 cc

V1 VTSMOT history

V1 VTS is a red petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 112,687 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.

V1 VTS red Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Apr 2024
Mileage
112,687 mi
At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V1 VTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
28 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

V1 VTS was last recorded at 112,687 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 1,922 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,765 miles · 18 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
1,922 miles
Average per year
5,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,687 miles
  • 2023 – 110,765 miles
  • 2021 – 109,526 miles
  • 2020 – 108,683 miles
  • 2019 – 107,365 miles
  • 2018 – 106,209 miles
  • 2017 – 99,296 miles
  • 2016 – 93,231 miles
  • 2015 – 86,745 miles
  • 2014 – 79,884 miles
  • 2013 – 77,287 miles
  • 2012 – 71,775 miles
  • 2011 – 66,435 miles
  • 2010 – 62,207 miles
  • 2009 – 53,976 miles
  • 2008 – 38,134 miles
  • 2007 – 26,527 miles
  • 2006 – 16,467 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail112,687 miles
  • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in both front shock shafts

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.

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear suspension components corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Under side of vehicle at rear undersealed unable to fully inspect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail112,687 miles (+1,922)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,687 miles
    Test number
    417751217360
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in both front shock shafts

  2. Pass110,765 miles (+6)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    110,765 miles
    Test number
    360802456945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle at rear undersealed unable to fully inspect

  3. Fail110,759 miles (+1,233)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,759 miles
    Test number
    773943526507
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle at rear undersealed unable to fully inspect

  4. Pass109,526 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    109,526 miles
    Test number
    956513766387
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal, before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail109,526 miles (+843)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,526 miles
    Test number
    925003619652
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded, after brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in underseal, before brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass108,683 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,683 miles
    Test number
    477235485513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail108,683 miles (+24)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,683 miles
    Test number
    173272713609
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  8. Fail108,659 miles (+1,294)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,659 miles
    Test number
    952029226720
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass107,365 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    107,365 miles
    Test number
    260561066512
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail107,353 miles (+1,144)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,353 miles
    Test number
    156716681078
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass106,209 miles (+6,913)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    106,209 miles
    Test number
    945445921533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass99,296 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    99,296 miles
    Test number
    402278899834

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass93,231 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    93,231 miles
    Test number
    532149240211
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryIncorrect size number plates

  14. Fail93,203 miles (+6,458)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,203 miles
    Test number
    873346298316
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryIncorrect size number plates

  15. Pass86,745 miles (+6,861)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    86,745 miles
    Test number
    467034915117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail79,884 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,884 miles
    Test number
    135372794461
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass79,884 miles (+2,597)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    79,884 miles
    Test number
    665372594092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail77,287 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,287 miles
    Test number
    519778793091
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass77,287 miles (+5,512)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2014
    Odometer
    77,287 miles
    Test number
    536798393021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass71,775 miles (+5,340)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2013
    Odometer
    71,775 miles
    Test number
    927713802119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass66,435 miles (+4,228)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2012
    Odometer
    66,435 miles
    Test number
    447086691052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass62,207 miles (+8,231)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,207 miles
    Test number
    230693800179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,976 miles (+15,842)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    53,976 miles
    Test number
    230737699006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,134 miles (+11,607)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    38,134 miles
    Test number
    201660708413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,527 miles (+10,060)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    26,527 miles
    Test number
    130081107144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass16,467 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    16,467 miles
    Test number
    283521106158
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about V1 VTS

Does V1 VTS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V1 VTS expired on 17 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V1 VTS?
The MOT on V1 VTS expired on 17 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V1 VTS done?
V1 VTS was recorded at 112,687 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 5,357 miles a year.
Has V1 VTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V1 VTS has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on V1 VTS 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 V1 VTS find?
V1 VTS failed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with 3 major defects and 4 advisories: front exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases; offside front service brake excessively binding; offside rear stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp, and 4 more.

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