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Citroën Xsara

Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,360 cc

X56 CTUMOT history

X56 CTU is a silver petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 26 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 89,747 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2021.

X56 CTU silver Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 Oct 2022
Mileage
89,747 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2021
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,430 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X56 CTU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X56 CTU was last recorded at 89,747 miles on 30 Oct 2021, 8,010 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,737 miles · 30 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
8,010 miles
Average per year
4,430 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 89,747 miles
  • 2020 – 81,737 miles
  • 2019 – 74,146 miles
  • 2018 – 66,546 miles
  • 2017 – 58,328 miles
  • 2016 – 50,427 miles
  • 2015 – 41,838 miles
  • 2014 – 33,530 miles
  • 2013 – 25,496 miles
  • 2008 – 25,144 miles
  • 2007 – 24,270 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,747 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen cracked
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror glass cracked
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

17 tests since 18 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,747 miles (+8,010)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    89,747 miles
    Test number
    226494849640
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front windscreen cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front mirror glass cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass81,737 miles2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    81,737 miles
    Test number
    906369422557
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail81,737 miles (+7,591)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,737 miles
    Test number
    381686550918
    • MajorOffside Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass74,146 miles (+7,600)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    74,146 miles
    Test number
    589647433809
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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 Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre date 2000 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass66,546 miles (+8,218)1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,546 miles
    Test number
    229206111677
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass58,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,328 miles
    Test number
    434527852938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail58,328 miles (+7,901)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,328 miles
    Test number
    656016801825
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases change exhaust (7.1.2)

  8. Pass50,427 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    50,427 miles
    Test number
    662184050035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail50,427 miles (+8,589)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,427 miles
    Test number
    341021462922
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Tyre has ply or cords exposed rear tyres to cords (4.1.D.1b)

  10. Pass41,838 miles (+8,308)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    41,838 miles
    Test number
    257010895191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass33,530 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    33,530 miles
    Test number
    368656274122
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded

  12. Fail33,530 miles (+8,034)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,530 miles
    Test number
    707706074129
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes corroded

  13. Fail25,496 miles4 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,496 miles
    Test number
    246675283124
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass25,496 miles (+352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    25,496 miles
    Test number
    935575283164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass25,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    25,144 miles
    Test number
    300313018041
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Fail25,144 miles (+874)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,144 miles
    Test number
    641503218040
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass24,270 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    24,270 miles
    Test number
    993158817009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X56 CTU

Does X56 CTU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X56 CTU expired on 29 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X56 CTU?
The MOT on X56 CTU expired on 29 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X56 CTU done?
X56 CTU was recorded at 89,747 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2021, an average of 4,430 miles a year.
Has X56 CTU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X56 CTU has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on X56 CTU 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 X56 CTU find?
X56 CTU passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2021 with 6 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside front windscreen cracked, and 3 more.

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