
Citroën Xsara
Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,587 cc
X801 BCBMOT history
X801 BCB is a blue petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 127,654 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Nov 2022.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 23 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 127,654 mi
- At MOT on 15 Nov 2022
- MOT tests
- 23
- 16 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,287 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X801 BCB
- 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 23 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Nov 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
X801 BCB was last recorded at 127,654 miles on 15 Nov 2022, 1,466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 20 May 2013: 106,107 miles, lower than 106,665 miles on 16 May 2013.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 126,188 miles · 24 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,466 miles
- Average per year
- 4,287 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 127,654 miles
- 2021 – 126,188 miles
- 2020 – 124,672 miles
- 2019 – 122,902 miles
- 2018 – 121,145 miles
- 2017 – 119,351 miles
- 2016 – 116,783 miles
- 2015 – 113,828 miles
- 2014 – 111,638 miles
- 2013 – 106,107 miles
- 2012 – 99,689 miles
- 2011 – 95,496 miles
- 2010 – 89,261 miles
- 2009 – 81,339 miles
- 2008 – 70,511 miles
- 2006 – 58,305 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Nearside Front tyre cracked perished ( no cords seen
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
23 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass127,654 miles (+1,466)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 127,654 miles
- Test number
- 175749175974
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,188 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 126,188 miles
- Test number
- 921659159454
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,174 miles (+1,502)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,174 miles
- Test number
- 281770135114
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play ROUGH ON LOCK TO LOCK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced OUTER SILL HOLED/CORRODED ........... (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFRONT DISCS PITTED/SCORED .............
- AdvisoryOffside OUTER SILL WEAK CORROSION PRESENT ............
Pass124,672 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 124,672 miles
- Test number
- 819869094789
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail124,672 miles (+1,770)2 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,672 miles
- Test number
- 956463404339
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded n/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass122,902 miles (+1,757)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 122,902 miles
- Test number
- 385139535998
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass121,145 miles (+1,794)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 121,145 miles
- Test number
- 135646619038
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass119,351 miles (+17)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 119,351 miles
- Test number
- 456847133719
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked perished ( no cords seen
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Fail119,334 miles (+2,551)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,334 miles
- Test number
- 152218382916
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked perished ( no cords seen
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded also mainline to rear nearside (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Pass116,783 miles (+2,955)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 116,783 miles
- Test number
- 624062296155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,828 miles (+2,190)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 113,828 miles
- Test number
- 245295755417
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteFront tyres close to legal limit
Pass111,638 miles (+46)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 111,638 miles
- Test number
- 105636754175
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail111,592 miles (+5,485)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,592 miles
- Test number
- 787563954176
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass106,107 miles (-558)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2014
- Odometer
- 106,107 miles
- Test number
- 658230043142
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail106,665 miles (+6,976)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,665 miles
- Test number
- 996036833177
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass99,689 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 99,689 miles
- Test number
- 388554812163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,671 miles (+4,175)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,671 miles
- Test number
- 985711012178
- FailureCentre Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass95,496 miles (+6,235)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 95,496 miles
- Test number
- 845515301105
- NoteOil leak
Pass89,261 miles (+35)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 89,261 miles
- Test number
- 884256700134
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAdvise grease cleaned off offside front hud
Fail89,226 miles (+7,887)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,226 miles
- Test number
- 143185600165
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteAdvise grease cleaned off offside front hud
Pass81,339 miles (+10,828)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 81,339 miles
- Test number
- 910497209195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,511 miles (+12,206)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 70,511 miles
- Test number
- 681942818140
- NoteExhaust deteriorating.
- NoteWater leak from coolant system.
Pass58,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 58,305 miles
- Test number
- 293734956204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X801 BCB
- Does X801 BCB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X801 BCB expired on 23 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X801 BCB?
- The MOT on X801 BCB expired on 23 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X801 BCB done?
- X801 BCB was recorded at 127,654 miles at its MOT on 15 Nov 2022, an average of 4,287 miles a year.
- Has X801 BCB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X801 BCB has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
- Has the mileage on X801 BCB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 May 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on X801 BCB find?
- X801 BCB passed its latest MOT on 15 Nov 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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