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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,997 cc

LB53 OSEMOT history

LB53 OSE is a blue diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 23 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 23 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 47,207 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Dec 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 23 Dec 2022
Mileage
47,207 mi
At MOT on 14 Dec 2021
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,871 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 OSE
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
23 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
14 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 OSE was last recorded at 47,207 miles on 14 Dec 2021, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,207 miles · 13 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,871 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 47,207 miles
  • 2020 – 46,871 miles
  • 2019 – 46,565 miles
  • 2018 – 45,980 miles
  • 2017 – 45,381 miles
  • 2016 – 44,850 miles
  • 2015 – 44,150 miles
  • 2014 – 42,936 miles
  • 2013 – 41,488 miles
  • 2012 – 39,866 miles
  • 2011 – 37,757 miles
  • 2010 – 34,914 miles
  • 2009 – 31,835 miles
  • 2008 – 28,105 miles
  • 2007 – 23,410 miles
  • 2006 – 19,163 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,207 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

  • Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,207 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    47,207 miles
    Test number
    734542763775
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail47,207 miles (+336)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,207 miles
    Test number
    531556823864
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDES (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass46,871 miles (+306)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    46,871 miles
    Test number
    837196426116
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass46,565 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    46,565 miles
    Test number
    216216114509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Fail46,563 miles (+583)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,563 miles
    Test number
    733190710412
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass45,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    45,980 miles
    Test number
    238037796964
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Fail45,980 miles (+599)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,980 miles
    Test number
    114585482776
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass45,381 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    45,381 miles
    Test number
    563530067708
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

  9. Fail45,381 miles (+531)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,381 miles
    Test number
    539996425879
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre wearing thin on outer edge

  10. Pass44,850 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    44,850 miles
    Test number
    945557116007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail44,850 miles (+700)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,850 miles
    Test number
    595821269005
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  12. Pass44,150 miles (+1,214)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    44,150 miles
    Test number
    871131306271
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust bracket broken,
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Cv gaiter weeping grease.

  13. Pass42,936 miles (+1,448)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    42,936 miles
    Test number
    377830854339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,488 miles (+1,622)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    41,488 miles
    Test number
    586520453390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass39,866 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    39,866 miles
    Test number
    765906052370
    • NoteEngine cover fitted to vehicle
    • NoteEngine undertray fited to vehicle

  16. Fail39,866 miles (+2,109)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,866 miles
    Test number
    216632252353
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine cover fitted to vehicle
    • NoteEngine undertray fited to vehicle

  17. Pass37,757 miles (+2,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    37,757 miles
    Test number
    477149041492
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Pass34,914 miles (+3,079)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    34,914 miles
    Test number
    431639540335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteEngine cover fitted to vehicle
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted to vehicle

  19. Pass31,835 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    31,835 miles
    Test number
    451483149395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine cover fitted to vehicle
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted to vehicle

  20. Fail31,835 miles (+3,730)1 failure5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,835 miles
    Test number
    434213049426
    • FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteEngine cover fitted to vehicle
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted to vehicle

  21. Pass28,105 miles (+4,695)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    28,105 miles
    Test number
    153794948312
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted to vehicle
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted to vehicle

  22. Pass23,410 miles (+4,247)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    23,410 miles
    Test number
    404915547382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBrake fluid level below maximum
    • NoteEngine covers fitted to vehicle
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted to vehicle
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low on its inner edge

  23. Fail19,163 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,163 miles
    Test number
    583223056365
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  24. Pass19,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    19,163 miles
    Test number
    854263156341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LB53 OSE

Does LB53 OSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 OSE expired on 23 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 OSE?
The MOT on LB53 OSE expired on 23 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 OSE done?
LB53 OSE was recorded at 47,207 miles at its MOT on 14 Dec 2021, an average of 1,871 miles a year.
Has LB53 OSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 OSE has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on LB53 OSE 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 OSE find?
LB53 OSE passed its latest MOT on 14 Dec 2021 with 3 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing.

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