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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,997 cc

X38 GMJMOT history

X38 GMJ is a blue diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 2 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023 and it has passed 17 of 31 MOT tests, with 169,198 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2022.

X38 GMJ blue Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Mar 2023
Mileage
169,198 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2022
MOT tests
31
17 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,909 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 GMJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
2 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 GMJ was last recorded at 169,198 miles on 10 Mar 2022, 42 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,156 miles · 14 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
42 miles
Average per year
5,909 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 169,198 miles
  • 2021 – 163,719 miles
  • 2019 – 158,287 miles
  • 2018 – 152,705 miles
  • 2017 – 147,252 miles
  • 2016 – 140,335 miles
  • 2015 – 135,238 miles
  • 2014 – 129,932 miles
  • 2013 – 123,543 miles
  • 2012 – 118,094 miles
  • 2011 – 112,758 miles
  • 2010 – 106,919 miles
  • 2009 – 100,108 miles
  • 2008 – 91,928 miles
  • 2007 – 83,467 miles
  • 2006 – 75,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,198 miles
  • 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))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear gearbox mounting worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,198 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,198 miles
    Test number
    629146827542
    • 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))

  2. Fail169,156 miles (+5,437)1 dangerous3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,156 miles
    Test number
    666571024573
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed And worn very low 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisoryWipers slightly smeary

  3. Pass163,719 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    163,719 miles
    Test number
    977566027104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail163,719 miles (+5,432)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,719 miles
    Test number
    211882819277
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass158,287 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    158,287 miles
    Test number
    820030270479
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear gearbox mounting worn

  6. Fail158,287 miles (+5,582)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,287 miles
    Test number
    894601940931
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear gearbox mounting worn

  7. Pass152,705 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    152,705 miles
    Test number
    466298075179
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail152,704 miles (+5,452)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,704 miles
    Test number
    735964687021
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass147,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    147,252 miles
    Test number
    103757322716
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail147,252 miles (+6,917)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,252 miles
    Test number
    131597010582
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass140,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    140,335 miles
    Test number
    688158002424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail140,335 miles (+5,097)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,335 miles
    Test number
    695336170947
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass135,238 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    135,238 miles
    Test number
    797286904231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight crakes in side walls (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail135,238 miles (+5,306)4 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,238 miles
    Test number
    487273619500
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and slight crakes in side walls (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass129,932 miles (+6,389)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    129,932 miles
    Test number
    166579574297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f mirror glass missing
    • NoteO/s/r tyre slight cracking/perishing

  16. Pass123,543 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    123,543 miles
    Test number
    719611863240
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Fail123,542 miles (+5,448)7 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,542 miles
    Test number
    817501063278
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass118,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    118,094 miles
    Test number
    189561662297
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail118,093 miles (+5,335)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,093 miles
    Test number
    759951962283
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass112,758 miles (+9)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    112,758 miles
    Test number
    617706561250
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth door mirrors appear to be secured with tape
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear light cluster loose at fixings
    • NoteSlight accident damage to nearside rear quarter pannel and door
    • NoteWindscreen wipers slightly smeary

  21. Fail112,749 miles (+5,830)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,749 miles
    Test number
    665305161298
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth door mirrors appear to be secured with tape
    • NoteBoth rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated
    • NoteNearside rear light cluster loose at fixings
    • NoteSlight accident damage to nearside rear quarter pannel and door
    • NoteWindscreen wipers slightly smeary

  22. Pass106,919 miles (+6,811)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    106,919 miles
    Test number
    734656450231
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre perishing

  23. Pass100,108 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    100,108 miles
    Test number
    463436269281
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside mirror loose

  24. Fail100,108 miles (+8,180)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,108 miles
    Test number
    953886069240
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside mirror loose

  25. Fail91,928 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,928 miles
    Test number
    264493098122
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass91,928 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    91,928 miles
    Test number
    593433698183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass90,456 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,456 miles
    Test number
    612533898050
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail90,456 miles (+6,989)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,456 miles
    Test number
    614613898040
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass83,467 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    83,467 miles
    Test number
    170435087454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail83,466 miles (+8,421)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,466 miles
    Test number
    442715687099
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass75,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    75,045 miles
    Test number
    140663096063
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Questions about X38 GMJ

Does X38 GMJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X38 GMJ expired on 9 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X38 GMJ?
The MOT on X38 GMJ expired on 9 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X38 GMJ done?
X38 GMJ was recorded at 169,198 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2022, an average of 5,909 miles a year.
Has X38 GMJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 GMJ has failed 14 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on X38 GMJ 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 X38 GMJ find?
X38 GMJ passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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