CITROEN XSARA VK56RCY has 24 MOTs

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This 2006 CITROEN XSARA has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2009

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 167,371 miles 6 months ago on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 16:40.

The current MOT will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 8th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026.

VK56RCY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 2026167,371 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2025167,371 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect Bulb Not Secure (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Seriously Defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Strength Or Continuity Significantly Reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Rear Lower Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Power Steering Component Leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  6. MAJOR - Spare Wheel Carrier Insecure (6.1.5 (a))
  7. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  9. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  10. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  11. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
  12. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  13. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  14. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  15. MINOR - Offside Steering Rack Gaiter Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  16. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  17. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED13TH NOVEMBER 202412TH NOVEMBER 2025159,235 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Droplink Has Slight Play
FAILED6TH NOVEMBER 2024159,148 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Outer Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Outer Vehicle Structure Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of A Body Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Close To Legal Limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Lower Steering Linkage Ball Joint Worn To The Extent There Is A Serious Risk Of Detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Anti Roll Bar Droplink Has Slight Play
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 202310TH NOVEMBER 2024152,275 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 202210TH NOVEMBER 2023145,101 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 3m (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED10TH NOVEMBER 202110TH NOVEMBER 2022137,703 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED11TH NOVEMBER 202010TH NOVEMBER 2021131,272 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED7TH NOVEMBER 20197TH NOVEMBER 2020123,354 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED7TH NOVEMBER 2019123,354 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH NOVEMBER 20187TH NOVEMBER 2019112,920 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 20171ST NOVEMBER 2018101,469 MI
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20161ST NOVEMBER 201789,696 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 201689,646 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear O/s And N/s (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 201531ST OCTOBER 201677,981 MI
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 201577,863 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Service Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  2. FAIL - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid O/s And N/s (8.2.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  4. FAIL - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  5. FAIL - Offside Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 201431ST OCTOBER 201568,630 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
FAILED30TH OCTOBER 201468,630 MI
 
  1. PRS - Brake Hydraulic Reservoir Fluid Level Below Minimum Level (3.6.g.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 201331ST OCTOBER 201459,070 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
FAILED31ST OCTOBER 201359,070 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (1.4.a.2f)
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201231ST OCTOBER 201349,082 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 201131ST OCTOBER 201240,220 MI
PASSED29TH OCTOBER 201031ST OCTOBER 201130,563 MI
PASSED30TH OCTOBER 200931ST OCTOBER 201022,789 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

VK56RCY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

VK56RCY MOT Comments

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VK56RCY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 167,371 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,809 miles

VK56RCY FAQs

This Citroen Xsara with registration VK56RCY was manufactured on Tuesday 31st October 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 167,371 miles, so this Citroen has travelled an average of 8,809 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Citroen Xsara beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2009. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means VK56RCY has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Citroen Xsara has had 37 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 12 Major, 3 Dangerous and 6 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Citroen Xsara is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026 .

Does VK56RCY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 VK56RCY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is VK56RCY Taxed?

Yes, as of Tuesday 2nd June 2026 VK56RCY does have Tax. Read more

When does VK56RCY Tax expire?

The current Tax for VK56RCY will expire in 5 months on Sunday 1st November 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does VK56RCY MOT expire?

The current MOT for VK56RCY will expire in 6 months on Tuesday 8th December 2026. Read more

When did VK56RCY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for VK56RCY was on Tuesday 9th December 2025 at 16:40. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has VK56RCY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for VK56RCY we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has VK56RCY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for VK56RCY we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is VK56RCY?

VK56RCY is registered as a 2006 Citroen Xsara. Read more

How many miles has VK56RCY done?

The odometer reading for VK56RCY at the last MOT in December 2025 was 167,371 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,809 miles per year. Read more

How old is VK56RCY?

The vehicle VK56RCY was manufactured in 2006 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 31st October 2006. Read more

What colour is VK56RCY?

The official colour of VK56RCY is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does VK56RCY have?

VK56RCY has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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