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Citroën Saxo

Blue · Petrol · 2004 · 1,360 cc

LB53 MPUMOT history

LB53 MPU is a blue petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 10 Jan 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 72,964 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
72,964 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,984 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 MPU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,360 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
10 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 MPU was last recorded at 72,964 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 2,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
70,714 miles · 3 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,250 miles
Average per year
2,984 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,964 miles
  • 2025 – 70,714 miles
  • 2024 – 66,735 miles
  • 2023 – 62,306 miles
  • 2022 – 57,922 miles
  • 2021 – 53,228 miles
  • 2020 – 50,251 miles
  • 2019 – 46,640 miles
  • 2018 – 43,469 miles
  • 2017 – 42,901 miles
  • 2016 – 42,202 miles
  • 2015 – 40,469 miles
  • 2014 – 39,377 miles
  • 2013 – 37,162 miles
  • 2012 – 35,813 miles
  • 2011 – 33,866 miles
  • 2010 – 31,997 miles
  • 2009 – 28,870 miles
  • 2008 – 21,424 miles
  • 2007 – 14,567 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,964 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Parking brake as no reserve travel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Advise both rear tyre walls badly age cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Advise centre exhaust rubber mount broken.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 3 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,964 miles (+2,250)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    72,964 miles
    Test number
    815353688315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass70,714 miles (+3,979)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    70,714 miles
    Test number
    560261919704
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill corroded, plastic sill covers fitted

  3. Pass66,735 miles (+4,429)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    66,735 miles
    Test number
    598133245237
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass62,306 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    62,306 miles
    Test number
    653463997819
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail62,305 miles (+4,383)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,305 miles
    Test number
    230595186098
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass57,922 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    57,922 miles
    Test number
    182081163013
    • AdvisoryParking brake as no reserve travel

  7. Fail57,921 miles (+4,693)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,921 miles
    Test number
    171425461821
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake as no reserve travel

  8. Pass53,228 miles (+2,977)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    53,228 miles
    Test number
    866138394437
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/65/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass50,251 miles (+3,611)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2021
    Odometer
    50,251 miles
    Test number
    175749662177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass46,640 miles (+3,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    46,640 miles
    Test number
    599378262119
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass43,469 miles (+568)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    43,469 miles
    Test number
    214538827608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre cracked
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

  12. Pass42,901 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    42,901 miles
    Test number
    978268217848
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyre walls badly age cracked.
    • AdvisoryAdvise centre exhaust rubber mount broken.

  13. Fail42,891 miles (+689)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,891 miles
    Test number
    959184654528
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven drive shaft grease leaking onto offside brake disc. (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAdvise both rear tyre walls badly age cracked.
    • AdvisoryAdvise centre exhaust rubber mount broken.

  14. Pass42,202 miles (+1,733)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    42,202 miles
    Test number
    200083213157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass40,469 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    40,469 miles
    Test number
    986888605008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail40,467 miles (+1,090)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,467 miles
    Test number
    147957805086
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  17. Pass39,377 miles (+2,215)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    39,377 miles
    Test number
    497897004019
    • NoteRear footbrake and handbrake poor performance-recommend inspection/adjustments or repairs as required.

  18. Pass37,162 miles (+1,349)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    37,162 miles
    Test number
    469477403002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass35,813 miles (+1,947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    35,813 miles
    Test number
    946904502063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass33,866 miles (+1,869)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    33,866 miles
    Test number
    157785201455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass31,997 miles (+3,127)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    31,997 miles
    Test number
    972045600063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,870 miles (+7,446)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    28,870 miles
    Test number
    191396209455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass21,424 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    21,424 miles
    Test number
    600793108093
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Fail21,424 miles (+6,857)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,424 miles
    Test number
    530373308008
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  25. Pass14,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    14,567 miles
    Test number
    202153407035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 MPU

Does LB53 MPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 MPU is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 MPU?
The MOT on LB53 MPU is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 MPU done?
LB53 MPU was recorded at 72,964 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 2,984 miles a year.
Has LB53 MPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 MPU has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 MPU 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 MPU find?
LB53 MPU passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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