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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,997 cc

LD53 DSEMOT history

LD53 DSE is a blue diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 10 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 27 Dec 2022 and it has passed 16 of 20 MOT tests, with 155,183 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

LD53 DSE blue Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Dec 2022
Mileage
155,183 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
20
16 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,066 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 DSE
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
10 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Dec 2022
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 DSE was last recorded at 155,183 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 8,350 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2020.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2009: 47,536 miles, lower than 49,458 miles on 11 Sept 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
146,833 miles · 8 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
8,350 miles
Average per year
8,066 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 155,183 miles
  • 2020 – 146,833 miles
  • 2019 – 133,780 miles
  • 2018 – 118,803 miles
  • 2017 – 113,706 miles
  • 2016 – 105,190 miles
  • 2015 – 98,983 miles
  • 2014 – 93,368 miles
  • 2013 – 87,343 miles
  • 2012 – 78,078 miles
  • 2011 – 68,351 miles
  • 2010 – 58,038 miles
  • 2009 – 47,536 miles
  • 2008 – 44,765 miles
  • 2007 – 39,516 miles
  • 2006 – 32,424 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,183 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill becoming weak
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,183 miles (+8,350)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    155,183 miles
    Test number
    283970649691
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill becoming weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass146,833 miles (+13,053)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    146,833 miles
    Test number
    878193853990
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  3. Pass133,780 miles (+14,977)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,780 miles
    Test number
    365016563993

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass118,803 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    118,803 miles
    Test number
    407522692391
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail118,803 miles (+5,097)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,803 miles
    Test number
    490461805269
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass113,706 miles (+8,516)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    113,706 miles
    Test number
    977167074510
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  7. Pass105,190 miles (+6,207)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,190 miles
    Test number
    820700492390
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  8. Pass98,983 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    98,983 miles
    Test number
    899079646310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass93,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    93,368 miles
    Test number
    787219454294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail93,368 miles (+6,025)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,368 miles
    Test number
    807549554265
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  11. Fail87,343 miles3 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,343 miles
    Test number
    687823963251
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass87,343 miles (+9,265)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    87,343 miles
    Test number
    869663563251
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass78,078 miles (+9,727)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    78,078 miles
    Test number
    489193362287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass68,351 miles (+10,313)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    68,351 miles
    Test number
    955520961271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass58,038 miles (+10,502)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    58,038 miles
    Test number
    582180460231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass47,536 miles (-1,922)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    47,536 miles
    Test number
    120471169214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail49,458 miles (+4,693)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,458 miles
    Test number
    534644659277
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass44,765 miles (+5,249)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    44,765 miles
    Test number
    983129358242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,516 miles (+7,092)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    39,516 miles
    Test number
    443601367248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass32,424 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    32,424 miles
    Test number
    361157756478
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

Questions about LD53 DSE

Does LD53 DSE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 DSE expired on 27 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 DSE?
The MOT on LD53 DSE expired on 27 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 DSE done?
LD53 DSE was recorded at 155,183 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 8,066 miles a year.
Has LD53 DSE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 DSE has failed 4 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on LD53 DSE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on LD53 DSE find?
LD53 DSE passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front outer sill becoming weak, and 1 more.

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