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Citroën Xsara

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,997 cc

X20 VTSMOT history

X20 VTS is a silver petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 16 Jul 2001. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 83,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

X20 VTS silver Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,885 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,685 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X20 VTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
16 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X20 VTS was last recorded at 83,885 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 3,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
80,687 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,198 miles
Average per year
2,685 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,885 miles
  • 2025 – 80,687 miles
  • 2024 – 75,126 miles
  • 2023 – 71,699 miles
  • 2022 – 71,689 miles
  • 2021 – 71,614 miles
  • 2020 – 70,854 miles
  • 2019 – 70,835 miles
  • 2014 – 67,835 miles
  • 2013 – 65,385 miles
  • 2012 – 62,849 miles
  • 2011 – 59,245 miles
  • 2010 – 55,302 miles
  • 2009 – 51,587 miles
  • 2008 – 47,865 miles
  • 2007 – 42,265 miles
  • 2006 – 35,695 miles
  • 2005 – 28,310 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,885 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (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.

  • Hazard warning switch faulty

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,885 miles (+3,198)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,885 miles
    Test number
    278282030158
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. Pass80,687 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    80,687 miles
    Test number
    248002403920
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Fail80,683 miles (+18)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,683 miles
    Test number
    101743213860
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Fail80,665 miles (+5,539)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,665 miles
    Test number
    833972925345
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at join to rear exhaust silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis has areas of corrosion detected (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass75,126 miles (+3,427)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    75,126 miles
    Test number
    841891396014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroding with uneven wear on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted on inner face detected (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront fog lamps not working
  6. Pass71,699 miles (+10)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    71,699 miles
    Test number
    677955274501
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  7. Pass71,689 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    71,689 miles
    Test number
    940555631459
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Fail71,684 miles (+70)2 dangerous1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,684 miles
    Test number
    560480096125
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing pin missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted securing pin missing (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  9. Pass71,614 miles (+760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    71,614 miles
    Test number
    174355584709
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass70,854 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2021
    Odometer
    70,854 miles
    Test number
    275143702696
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Pass70,835 miles (+3,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,835 miles
    Test number
    218706905387
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased front/rear (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass67,835 miles (+2,450)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    67,835 miles
    Test number
    705110164168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,385 miles (+2,536)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    65,385 miles
    Test number
    415171253188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass62,849 miles (+3,604)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,849 miles
    Test number
    928192652167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass59,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2012
    Odometer
    59,245 miles
    Test number
    385059031127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail59,245 miles (+3,943)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,245 miles
    Test number
    715659831135
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
  17. Pass55,302 miles (+3,715)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    55,302 miles
    Test number
    963937780129
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
  18. Pass51,587 miles (+3,722)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    51,587 miles
    Test number
    640301989196
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  19. Pass47,865 miles (+5,600)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,865 miles
    Test number
    112493788124
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  20. Pass42,265 miles (+6,570)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    42,265 miles
    Test number
    541248177120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
  21. Pass35,695 miles (+7,385)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,695 miles
    Test number
    400056986109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,310 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    28,310 miles
    Test number
    472702095130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail28,181 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,181 miles
    Test number
    830812885137
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about X20 VTS

Does X20 VTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X20 VTS is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X20 VTS?
The MOT on X20 VTS is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X20 VTS done?
X20 VTS was recorded at 83,885 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 2,685 miles a year.
Has X20 VTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X20 VTS has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on X20 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 X20 VTS find?
X20 VTS passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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