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Citroën Xsara

Purple · Diesel · 2000 · 1,997 cc

X769 DVCMOT history

X769 DVC is a purple diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 5 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 195,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2022.

X769 DVC purple Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2023
Mileage
195,384 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2022
MOT tests
27
16 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X769 DVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X769 DVC was last recorded at 195,384 miles on 6 Dec 2022, 2,421 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,963 miles · 3 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
2,421 miles
Average per year
6,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 195,384 miles
  • 2021 – 192,963 miles
  • 2019 – 190,120 miles
  • 2018 – 186,168 miles
  • 2017 – 180,672 miles
  • 2016 – 175,102 miles
  • 2015 – 166,640 miles
  • 2014 – 158,370 miles
  • 2013 – 151,816 miles
  • 2012 – 146,391 miles
  • 2011 – 138,077 miles
  • 2010 – 131,936 miles
  • 2009 – 122,452 miles
  • 2008 – 112,199 miles
  • 2007 – 102,003 miles
  • 2006 – 89,817 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,384 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 on 2.3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and pitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,384 miles (+2,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    195,384 miles
    Test number
    751758667338
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 on 2.3 mm. (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass192,963 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    192,963 miles
    Test number
    439844276223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail192,944 miles (+21)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,944 miles
    Test number
    376394377032
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe corroded and leaking . (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working lens also missing . (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail lower face corroded and hole near front sub frame mounting point . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail192,923 miles (+2,803)1 dangerous18 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,923 miles
    Test number
    119072782742
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component missing suspension bump stop missing. (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel holed behind corroded outer sill panel. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater not working repeater not working and lens missing. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel extensively corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel corroded and weakened. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension bump stop section of chassis corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting corner of floor / structure corroded and holed within area of tow bar mounting. (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face of disc badly corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater incorrect colour showing white and tape over lens . (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced centre chassis rail end on floor corroded and holed extensively. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel extensively corroded and holed . (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel corroded and holed. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel corroded and holed . (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 on 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass190,120 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    190,120 miles
    Test number
    243147855539
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail190,118 miles (+3,950)5 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,118 miles
    Test number
    622604163231
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel holed extensively (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill panel holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor /chassis rail end under drivers seat holed and corrode extensively (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass186,168 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    186,168 miles
    Test number
    805005571696
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Boot has a small hole but is still preventing the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator repeater lens missing - but is working and has no sharp edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail186,168 miles (+5,496)3 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,168 miles
    Test number
    411467794559
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated CV Boot has a small hole but is still preventing the ingress of dirt. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front indicator repeater lens missing - but is working and has no sharp edges.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass180,672 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    180,672 miles
    Test number
    756739646836
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail180,672 miles (+5,570)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,672 miles
    Test number
    929371054619
    • DangerousFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass175,102 miles (+8,462)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    175,102 miles
    Test number
    653019959980
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass166,640 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    166,640 miles
    Test number
    285395879255
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has free play between ball-pin and valve but separation is unlikely (2.3.5)
    • AdvisoryCreaking noise from rear axle beam

  13. Fail166,640 miles (+8,270)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,640 miles
    Test number
    268489885491
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteCorrosion offside rear chassis end
    • NoteCreaking noise from rear axle beam

  14. Pass158,370 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    158,370 miles
    Test number
    517283284105
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  15. Fail158,264 miles (+6,448)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,264 miles
    Test number
    958304374133
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass151,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    151,816 miles
    Test number
    565725183183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail151,816 miles (+5,425)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,816 miles
    Test number
    778924383151
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass146,391 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    146,391 miles
    Test number
    896140802284
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

  19. Fail146,391 miles (+8,314)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,391 miles
    Test number
    307660902252
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

  20. Pass138,077 miles (+6,141)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    138,077 miles
    Test number
    947011661159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass131,936 miles (+9,484)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    131,936 miles
    Test number
    301329260178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass122,452 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    122,452 miles
    Test number
    174236259135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail122,452 miles (+10,253)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,452 miles
    Test number
    360386259163
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass112,199 miles (+10,196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    112,199 miles
    Test number
    734819458179
    • 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)

  25. Pass102,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    102,003 miles
    Test number
    161382767188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail102,003 miles (+12,186)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,003 miles
    Test number
    442092767157
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass89,817 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    89,817 miles
    Test number
    432223766157
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Panhard rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Questions about X769 DVC

Does X769 DVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X769 DVC expired on 5 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X769 DVC?
The MOT on X769 DVC expired on 5 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X769 DVC done?
X769 DVC was recorded at 195,384 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2022, an average of 6,404 miles a year.
Has X769 DVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X769 DVC has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on X769 DVC 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 X769 DVC find?
X769 DVC passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2022 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65x15 on 2.3 mm..

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