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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.

X801 BCB blue Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass127,654 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    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.

  1. Pass127,654 miles (+1,466)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    127,654 miles
    Test number
    175749175974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. 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))
  3. 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 ............
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. Pass116,783 miles (+2,955)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    116,783 miles
    Test number
    624062296155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. 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
  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass106,107 miles (-558)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2014
    Odometer
    106,107 miles
    Test number
    658230043142
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  15. 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
  16. Pass99,689 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    99,689 miles
    Test number
    388554812163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. 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)
  18. Pass95,496 miles (+6,235)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    95,496 miles
    Test number
    845515301105
    • NoteOil leak
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. Pass81,339 miles (+10,828)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,339 miles
    Test number
    910497209195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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.
  23. 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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