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Citroën Xsara

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,587 cc

VN04 MLXMOT history

VN04 MLX is a silver petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 30 Apr 2004. Its MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 140,418 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Oct 2024
Mileage
140,418 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2022
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
VN04 MLX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
30 Apr 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

VN04 MLX was last recorded at 140,418 miles on 21 Oct 2022, 3,235 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,183 miles · 6 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3,235 miles
Average per year
7,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 140,418 miles
  • 2021 – 137,183 miles
  • 2020 – 135,978 miles
  • 2019 – 131,117 miles
  • 2018 – 125,081 miles
  • 2017 – 118,568 miles
  • 2016 – 109,695 miles
  • 2015 – 100,041 miles
  • 2014 – 92,343 miles
  • 2013 – 85,025 miles
  • 2012 – 77,435 miles
  • 2011 – 63,291 miles
  • 2009 – 44,316 miles
  • 2008 – 36,156 miles
  • 2007 – 29,052 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Central Front exhaust bracket defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front fog lamp inoperative

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front vehicle has slight damage to wing/passenger door but not projecting any shape edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Upper brake pipes corroded x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear tyre has cracking on inner/outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    354263630453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    650103696886
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass140,418 miles (+3,235)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    140,418 miles
    Test number
    562729333310
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass137,183 miles (+1,205)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    137,183 miles
    Test number
    242134929398
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass135,978 miles (+503)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,978 miles
    Test number
    499691843805
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust bracket defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front vehicle has slight damage to wing/passenger door but not projecting any shape edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper brake pipes corroded x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracking on inner/outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill has 2 small areas of corrosion but not affecting strength or structure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre very close to legal limit an has cracking all round

  6. Fail135,475 miles (+4,358)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,475 miles
    Test number
    844109213675
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front exhaust bracket defective
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp inoperative
    • AdvisoryNearside Front vehicle has slight damage to wing/passenger door but not projecting any shape edges
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper brake pipes corroded x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has cracking on inner/outer wall
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill has 2 small areas of corrosion but not affecting strength or structure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre very close to legal limit an has cracking all round

  7. Pass131,117 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    131,117 miles
    Test number
    465930460870
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail131,108 miles (+6,027)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,108 miles
    Test number
    443045301284
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass125,081 miles (+6,513)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    125,081 miles
    Test number
    109830983791

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass118,568 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    118,568 miles
    Test number
    899270378182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail118,568 miles (+8,873)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,568 miles
    Test number
    545279267889
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass109,695 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,695 miles
    Test number
    351373621775
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail109,695 miles (+9,654)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,695 miles
    Test number
    476418993690
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass100,041 miles (+185)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,041 miles
    Test number
    387070415164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,856 miles (+7,513)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,856 miles
    Test number
    238704005193
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  16. Pass92,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    92,343 miles
    Test number
    286006464097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail92,343 miles (+7,318)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,343 miles
    Test number
    236780164043
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass85,025 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    85,025 miles
    Test number
    757930433090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail85,025 miles (+7,590)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,025 miles
    Test number
    786830233055
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass77,435 miles (+14,144)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    77,435 miles
    Test number
    145393522422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass63,291 miles (+18,975)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    63,291 miles
    Test number
    889771331014
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass44,316 miles (+8,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    44,316 miles
    Test number
    223361219164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass36,156 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    36,156 miles
    Test number
    863869408116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail36,148 miles (+7,096)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,148 miles
    Test number
    361899908197
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass29,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    29,052 miles
    Test number
    104157417176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about VN04 MLX

Does VN04 MLX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on VN04 MLX expired on 25 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on VN04 MLX?
The MOT on VN04 MLX expired on 25 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has VN04 MLX done?
VN04 MLX was recorded at 140,418 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2022, an average of 7,192 miles a year.
Has VN04 MLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. VN04 MLX has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on VN04 MLX 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 VN04 MLX find?
VN04 MLX passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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