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Citroën Xsara

Beige · Petrol · 2004 · 1,587 cc

LB53 VJUMOT history

LB53 VJU is a beige petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 11 Feb 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 59,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Feb 2027
Mileage
59,383 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,491 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 VJU
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,587 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
11 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB53 VJU was last recorded at 59,383 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
56,957 miles · 1 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,426 miles
Average per year
2,491 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 59,383 miles
  • 2025 – 56,957 miles
  • 2024 – 54,489 miles
  • 2023 – 52,414 miles
  • 2022 – 49,979 miles
  • 2021 – 47,550 miles
  • 2020 – 44,410 miles
  • 2019 – 39,766 miles
  • 2018 – 35,499 miles
  • 2017 – 33,169 miles
  • 2016 – 31,891 miles
  • 2015 – 30,574 miles
  • 2014 – 28,768 miles
  • 2013 – 26,238 miles
  • 2012 – 23,974 miles
  • 2011 – 21,135 miles
  • 2010 – 19,220 miles
  • 2009 – 16,513 miles
  • 2008 – 14,491 miles
  • 2007 – 12,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass59,383 miles
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Weak sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Weak sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass59,383 miles (+2,426)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    59,383 miles
    Test number
    458323947382
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Weak sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Weak sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass56,957 miles (+2,468)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    56,957 miles
    Test number
    923437013446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill weak (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass54,489 miles (+2,075)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    54,489 miles
    Test number
    879580264063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,414 miles (+104)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    52,414 miles
    Test number
    541168808685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail52,310 miles (+2,331)7 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,310 miles
    Test number
    900665490625
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to exhaust leak which will effect reading (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Power steering component leaking pipe/hose - steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on edge
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroding / corroded

  6. Pass49,979 miles (+2,429)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    49,979 miles
    Test number
    369812602748
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering fluid stains around steering rack area

  7. Pass47,550 miles (+3,140)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    47,550 miles
    Test number
    923500981986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass44,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    119210606590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,410 miles (+4,644)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,410 miles
    Test number
    836904649911
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

  10. Pass39,766 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    39,766 miles
    Test number
    584854824383
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail39,747 miles (+4,248)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,747 miles
    Test number
    875022885973
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass35,499 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    35,499 miles
    Test number
    453095610421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass33,169 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    33,169 miles
    Test number
    529519347195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail33,151 miles (+1,260)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,151 miles
    Test number
    194395494363
    • FailureNearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

  15. Pass31,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    31,891 miles
    Test number
    917814302595

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail31,891 miles (+1,317)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,891 miles
    Test number
    582537849362
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass30,574 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    30,574 miles
    Test number
    598881845075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail30,569 miles (+1,801)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,569 miles
    Test number
    866580545069
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  19. Pass28,768 miles (+2,530)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    28,768 miles
    Test number
    798952944090
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass26,238 miles (+2,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    26,238 miles
    Test number
    755819333026
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass23,974 miles (+2,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    23,974 miles
    Test number
    126665542401
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass21,135 miles (+1,915)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    21,135 miles
    Test number
    675651741040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,220 miles (+2,707)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    19,220 miles
    Test number
    901362240098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass16,513 miles (+2,022)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,513 miles
    Test number
    433561749088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass14,491 miles (+2,384)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    14,491 miles
    Test number
    243705048016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    12,107 miles
    Test number
    264316947066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail12,107 miles (+323)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,107 miles
    Test number
    473276347032
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass11,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    11,784 miles
    Test number
    790438417070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail11,784 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,784 miles
    Test number
    802417317023
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Questions about LB53 VJU

Does LB53 VJU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB53 VJU is valid until 28 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB53 VJU?
The MOT on LB53 VJU is valid until 28 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB53 VJU done?
LB53 VJU was recorded at 59,383 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 2,491 miles a year.
Has LB53 VJU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 VJU has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on LB53 VJU 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 VJU find?
LB53 VJU passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive weak sills; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 4 more.

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