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Citroën Xsara

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 1,997 cc

X788 BLLMOT history

X788 BLL is a green diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 20 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,757 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2022.

X788 BLL green Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2023
Mileage
161,757 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2022
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,663 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X788 BLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X788 BLL was last recorded at 161,757 miles on 15 Feb 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,756 miles · 7 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,663 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 161,757 miles
  • 2021 – 161,171 miles
  • 2020 – 159,667 miles
  • 2019 – 155,314 miles
  • 2018 – 151,482 miles
  • 2017 – 148,004 miles
  • 2016 – 143,440 miles
  • 2015 – 138,886 miles
  • 2014 – 129,993 miles
  • 2013 – 123,453 miles
  • 2012 – 112,367 miles
  • 2011 – 103,432 miles
  • 2010 – 94,137 miles
  • 2009 – 82,894 miles
  • 2008 – 74,084 miles
  • 2007 – 64,802 miles
  • 2006 – 55,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,757 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass161,757 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,757 miles
    Test number
    402461612451
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail161,756 miles (+585)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,756 miles
    Test number
    528330896701
    • MajorHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass161,171 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    161,171 miles
    Test number
    669865980038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail161,169 miles (+1,502)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,169 miles
    Test number
    919990727276
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to hub (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass159,667 miles (+4,353)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    159,667 miles
    Test number
    540754526174
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass155,314 miles (+162)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    155,314 miles
    Test number
    409406965629
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail155,152 miles (+3,670)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,152 miles
    Test number
    734387811545
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass151,482 miles (+3,478)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    151,482 miles
    Test number
    673489028115
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass148,004 miles (+94)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    148,004 miles
    Test number
    227953054700
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15, 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail147,910 miles (+4,470)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,910 miles
    Test number
    121802014980
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15, 3mm remaining (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass143,440 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    143,440 miles
    Test number
    753717831637

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail143,433 miles (+4,547)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,433 miles
    Test number
    411203259263
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail138,886 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,886 miles
    Test number
    707125735081
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre feathered

  14. Pass138,886 miles (+8,893)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    138,886 miles
    Test number
    788125435098
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre feathered

  15. Fail129,993 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,993 miles
    Test number
    167181634436
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass129,993 miles (+6,540)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,993 miles
    Test number
    179541934014
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass123,453 miles (+3)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    123,453 miles
    Test number
    405672043003
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Fail123,450 miles (+11,083)10 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,450 miles
    Test number
    828156133010
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  19. Pass112,367 miles (+8,935)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    112,367 miles
    Test number
    715814532093
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail103,432 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,432 miles
    Test number
    228232331046
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass103,432 miles (+9,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    103,432 miles
    Test number
    256062331022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass94,137 miles (+11,243)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    94,137 miles
    Test number
    472611950047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass82,894 miles (+8,810)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    82,894 miles
    Test number
    394731959011
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  24. Pass74,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    74,084 miles
    Test number
    811981858049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail74,084 miles (+9,282)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,084 miles
    Test number
    982576448038
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass64,802 miles (+9,651)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,802 miles
    Test number
    860967147095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    55,151 miles
    Test number
    420566746068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail55,151 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,151 miles
    Test number
    111826746446
    • FailureOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about X788 BLL

Does X788 BLL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X788 BLL expired on 28 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X788 BLL?
The MOT on X788 BLL expired on 28 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X788 BLL done?
X788 BLL was recorded at 161,757 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2022, an average of 6,663 miles a year.
Has X788 BLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X788 BLL has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on X788 BLL 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 X788 BLL find?
X788 BLL passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: offside front inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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