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Citroën Xsara

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 1,997 cc

LB53 HTDMOT history

LB53 HTD is a silver diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 15 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 104,884 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
104,884 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 HTD
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
15 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 HTD was last recorded at 104,884 miles on 8 Oct 2025, 2,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,183 miles · 2 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,701 miles
Average per year
4,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 104,884 miles
  • 2024 – 102,183 miles
  • 2023 – 99,937 miles
  • 2022 – 97,571 miles
  • 2021 – 95,790 miles
  • 2020 – 95,031 miles
  • 2019 – 94,152 miles
  • 2018 – 91,422 miles
  • 2017 – 89,321 miles
  • 2016 – 87,774 miles
  • 2015 – 82,774 miles
  • 2014 – 76,275 miles
  • 2013 – 70,688 miles
  • 2012 – 64,045 miles
  • 2011 – 57,432 miles
  • 2010 – 50,416 miles
  • 2009 – 44,427 miles
  • 2008 – 38,301 miles
  • 2007 – 31,498 miles
  • 2006 – 24,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,884 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

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.

  • Central Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,884 miles (+2,701)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    104,884 miles
    Test number
    247964928737
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose

  2. Pass102,183 miles (+2,246)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    102,183 miles
    Test number
    947403710753
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass99,937 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    541850998807
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail99,937 miles (+2,366)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,937 miles
    Test number
    436270183077
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass97,571 miles (+1,781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    97,571 miles
    Test number
    726191201018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass95,790 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    95,790 miles
    Test number
    111543186811
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine fault lamp on

  7. Fail95,790 miles (+759)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,790 miles
    Test number
    237601098413
    • Repaired at testExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryEngine fault lamp on

  8. Pass95,031 miles (+879)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,031 miles
    Test number
    470789805048
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass94,152 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    94,152 miles
    Test number
    277245130391
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Fail94,144 miles (+2,722)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,144 miles
    Test number
    968917522795
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass91,422 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    91,422 miles
    Test number
    680709846882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,321 miles (+1,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    89,321 miles
    Test number
    234735049869
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Pass87,774 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    87,774 miles
    Test number
    236477867039
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on edge (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail87,774 miles (+5,000)3 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,774 miles
    Test number
    780787350430
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box holed and blowing (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber hanger split (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit scrubbing on edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass82,774 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    82,774 miles
    Test number
    909127875114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread starting to crack & tyre slight distortion

  16. Fail82,772 miles (+6,497)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,772 miles
    Test number
    177357975188
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteN/s/r tyre tread starting to crack & tyre slight distortion

  17. Pass76,275 miles (+5,587)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    76,275 miles
    Test number
    828298174195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteCentre rear exhaust mount splitting

  18. Pass70,688 miles (+6,643)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    70,688 miles
    Test number
    235936683416
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteNearside rear wheel bearing slight noise

  19. Pass64,045 miles (+6,613)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    64,045 miles
    Test number
    309177682184
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass57,432 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    57,432 miles
    Test number
    856479581115
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs coroded and bowed

  21. Fail57,432 miles (+7,016)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,432 miles
    Test number
    278839581450
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront discs coroded and bowed

  22. Pass50,416 miles (+5,989)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    50,416 miles
    Test number
    604263690123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass44,427 miles (+6,126)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    44,427 miles
    Test number
    620026139270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,301 miles (+6,803)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    38,301 miles
    Test number
    972334328270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass31,498 miles (+7,101)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,498 miles
    Test number
    660828527286
    • NotePlay detected in nearside strut top mounting under load

  26. Pass24,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,397 miles
    Test number
    324547836213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 HTD

Does LB53 HTD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 HTD is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LB53 HTD?
The MOT on LB53 HTD is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 HTD done?
LB53 HTD was recorded at 104,884 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2025, an average of 4,209 miles a year.
Has LB53 HTD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 HTD has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 HTD 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 HTD find?
LB53 HTD passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2025 with 10 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 7 more.

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