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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,587 cc

X38 TCPMOT history

X38 TCP is a blue petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2021 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 187,923 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2021.

X38 TCP blue Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2021
Mileage
187,923 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2021
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,592 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 TCP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

X38 TCP was last recorded at 187,923 miles on 15 Dec 2021, 8,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,644 miles · 18 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
8,279 miles
Average per year
6,592 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 187,923 miles
  • 2020 – 179,644 miles
  • 2019 – 165,640 miles
  • 2018 – 159,652 miles
  • 2017 – 156,566 miles
  • 2016 – 152,846 miles
  • 2015 – 146,659 miles
  • 2014 – 139,618 miles
  • 2013 – 132,905 miles
  • 2012 – 127,188 miles
  • 2011 – 120,247 miles
  • 2010 – 112,885 miles
  • 2009 – 106,346 miles
  • 2008 – 101,728 miles
  • 2007 – 96,975 miles
  • 2006 – 85,108 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail187,923 miles
  • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail187,923 miles (+8,279)6 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,923 miles
    Test number
    360030152446
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective at gearbox (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement stiff (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle beam (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass179,644 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    179,644 miles
    Test number
    233153772751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail179,541 miles (+13,901)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,541 miles
    Test number
    598699131601
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass165,640 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    165,640 miles
    Test number
    340906317560
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail165,640 miles (+5,988)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,640 miles
    Test number
    880624525057
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced front to centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,652 miles (+3,086)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    159,652 miles
    Test number
    866715986211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass156,566 miles (+3,720)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    156,566 miles
    Test number
    293034736610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass152,846 miles (+6,187)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    152,846 miles
    Test number
    205548154156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,659 miles (+7,041)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    146,659 miles
    Test number
    287156775493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass139,618 miles (+6,713)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    139,618 miles
    Test number
    249441064422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass132,905 miles (+5,717)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    132,905 miles
    Test number
    209517273116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,188 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,188 miles
    Test number
    228931862104
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass127,188 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    127,188 miles
    Test number
    387811262116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass120,247 miles (+7,362)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    120,247 miles
    Test number
    925470361171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass112,885 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    112,885 miles
    Test number
    783233170152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass106,346 miles (+4,618)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    106,346 miles
    Test number
    100950079173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass101,728 miles (+4,753)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    101,728 miles
    Test number
    432976778146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass96,975 miles (+11,867)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    96,975 miles
    Test number
    370028957195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,108 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    85,108 miles
    Test number
    623231336108
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about X38 TCP

Does X38 TCP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X38 TCP expired on 17 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X38 TCP?
The MOT on X38 TCP expired on 17 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X38 TCP done?
X38 TCP was recorded at 187,923 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2021, an average of 6,592 miles a year.
Has X38 TCP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 TCP has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on X38 TCP 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 TCP find?
X38 TCP failed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2021 with 6 major defects and 13 advisories: front brake disc significantly and obviously worn; nearside front coil spring fractured or broken; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre inner sill to floor, and 16 more.

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