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Citroën Xsara

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,997 cc

LD53 CYHMOT history

LD53 CYH is a grey diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 12 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 130,723 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.

LD53 CYH grey Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
130,723 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,405 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 CYH
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 CYH was last recorded at 130,723 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 4,573 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,150 miles · 10 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,573 miles
Average per year
4,405 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,723 miles
  • 2025 – 126,150 miles
  • 2024 – 121,130 miles
  • 2023 – 115,356 miles
  • 2022 – 107,270 miles
  • 2021 – 99,898 miles
  • 2020 – 94,582 miles
  • 2019 – 93,033 miles
  • 2018 – 90,693 miles
  • 2017 – 87,893 miles
  • 2016 – 85,565 miles
  • 2015 – 81,129 miles
  • 2014 – 78,185 miles
  • 2013 – 73,996 miles
  • 2012 – 70,641 miles
  • 2011 – 67,351 miles
  • 2010 – 63,397 miles
  • 2009 – 59,338 miles
  • 2008 – 54,035 miles
  • 2007 – 49,202 miles
  • 2006 – 42,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,723 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,723 miles (+4,573)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    130,723 miles
    Test number
    487452972813
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass126,150 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    126,150 miles
    Test number
    195179130378
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail126,150 miles (+5,020)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,150 miles
    Test number
    580920172125
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass121,130 miles (+123)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    121,130 miles
    Test number
    286913853797
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail121,007 miles (+5,651)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,007 miles
    Test number
    372879533454
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,356 miles (+8,086)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,356 miles
    Test number
    760111382164
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Light loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  7. Pass107,270 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    107,270 miles
    Test number
    754687839436
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail107,270 miles (+7,372)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,270 miles
    Test number
    774662735003
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass99,898 miles (+5,316)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,898 miles
    Test number
    703556894711

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,582 miles (+1,549)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    94,582 miles
    Test number
    838673034828
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

  11. Pass93,033 miles (+2,340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    93,033 miles
    Test number
    900899264403
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear section of exhaust system corroded

  12. Pass90,693 miles (+2,800)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    90,693 miles
    Test number
    752736996929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system front to rear starting to deteriorate (corrosion)

  13. Pass87,893 miles (+2,328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    87,893 miles
    Test number
    523355571556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass85,565 miles (+4,436)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    85,565 miles
    Test number
    256945542121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass81,129 miles (+2,944)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    81,129 miles
    Test number
    435332144386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside face (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass78,185 miles (+4,189)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,185 miles
    Test number
    908220834330
    • NoteAt the time of test the vehicle was presented with two large child seats fitted thus only a visual inspection of the rear belts and seat backrests was possible

  17. Pass73,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    73,996 miles
    Test number
    366341733330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail73,996 miles (+3,355)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,996 miles
    Test number
    865411133398
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass70,641 miles (+3,290)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    70,641 miles
    Test number
    416364232458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass67,351 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    67,351 miles
    Test number
    325354331317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,351 miles (+3,954)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,351 miles
    Test number
    935824631393
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  22. Pass63,397 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    63,397 miles
    Test number
    322834830359
    • NoteExhaust emissions smokey

  23. Fail63,397 miles (+4,059)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,397 miles
    Test number
    352583730338
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust emissions smokey

  24. Fail59,338 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,338 miles
    Test number
    452285439347
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass59,338 miles (+5,303)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,338 miles
    Test number
    772335939370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass54,035 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    54,035 miles
    Test number
    700110768253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,033 miles (+4,831)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,033 miles
    Test number
    750969858223
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  28. Pass49,202 miles (+6,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    49,202 miles
    Test number
    971508457244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass42,227 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,227 miles
    Test number
    334579546413
    • NoteRear number plate starting to de-laminate

Questions about LD53 CYH

Does LD53 CYH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 CYH is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 CYH?
The MOT on LD53 CYH is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LD53 CYH done?
LD53 CYH was recorded at 130,723 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,405 miles a year.
Has LD53 CYH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 CYH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 CYH 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 LD53 CYH find?
LD53 CYH passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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