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Citroën Xsara

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,997 cc

LB53 CAVMOT history

LB53 CAV is a silver diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 26 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 226,746 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2022
Mileage
226,746 mi
At MOT on 20 Nov 2021
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 CAV
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
26 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
20 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 CAV was last recorded at 226,746 miles on 20 Nov 2021, 12,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,072 miles · 31 Oct 2020
Between the last two tests
12,674 miles
Average per year
10,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 226,746 miles
  • 2020 – 214,072 miles
  • 2019 – 200,233 miles
  • 2018 – 188,436 miles
  • 2016 – 163,323 miles
  • 2015 – 156,254 miles
  • 2014 – 149,265 miles
  • 2013 – 144,146 miles
  • 2012 – 138,714 miles
  • 2011 – 133,231 miles
  • 2010 – 126,302 miles
  • 2009 – 117,275 miles
  • 2008 – 106,519 miles
  • 2007 – 93,439 miles
  • 2006 – 73,537 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,746 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,746 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    226,746 miles
    Test number
    607388290366
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail226,746 miles (+12,674)2 repaired1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,746 miles
    Test number
    235453822976
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (5.1.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass214,072 miles (+13,839)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    214,072 miles
    Test number
    247389639629

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass200,233 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    200,233 miles
    Test number
    285179964009
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail200,233 miles (+11,797)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,233 miles
    Test number
    902285413899
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass188,436 miles (+25,113)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    188,436 miles
    Test number
    274331274566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass163,323 miles (+7,069)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    163,323 miles
    Test number
    309073383190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass156,254 miles (+6,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    156,254 miles
    Test number
    870465365491
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  9. Fail149,265 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,265 miles
    Test number
    127505444389
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  10. Pass149,265 miles (+5,119)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    149,265 miles
    Test number
    457605344444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,146 miles (+5,432)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    144,146 miles
    Test number
    428103843375
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass138,714 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    138,714 miles
    Test number
    708090242390
    • NoteFront tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

  13. Fail138,714 miles (+5,483)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,714 miles
    Test number
    157500242390
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront tyres are worn on inner and outer edges

  14. Pass133,231 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    133,231 miles
    Test number
    539531841337
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  15. Fail133,231 miles (+6,929)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,231 miles
    Test number
    298990141342
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated

  16. Fail126,302 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,302 miles
    Test number
    343701940302
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly low on edges
    • NoteUndertray broken at rear

  17. Pass126,302 miles (+9,027)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    126,302 miles
    Test number
    912611740335
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly low on edges
    • NoteUndertray broken at rear

  18. Pass117,275 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    117,275 miles
    Test number
    260234249318
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail117,275 miles (+10,756)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,275 miles
    Test number
    760464849363
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass106,519 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    106,519 miles
    Test number
    504206238301
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail106,519 miles (+13,080)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,519 miles
    Test number
    713296838380
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass93,439 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    433565247454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail93,439 miles (+19,902)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,439 miles
    Test number
    273475647388
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass73,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    73,537 miles
    Test number
    471364266289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail73,537 miles1 dangerous4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,537 miles
    Test number
    260074966295
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LB53 CAV

Does LB53 CAV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 CAV expired on 19 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 CAV?
The MOT on LB53 CAV expired on 19 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 CAV done?
LB53 CAV was recorded at 226,746 miles at its MOT on 20 Nov 2021, an average of 10,103 miles a year.
Has LB53 CAV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 CAV has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 CAV 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 LB53 CAV find?
LB53 CAV passed its latest MOT on 20 Nov 2021 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: central front windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; central front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 11 more.

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