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Citroën Xsara

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,997 cc

LD53 UVCMOT history

LD53 UVC is a blue diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 24 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 69,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2025.

LD53 UVC blue Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Sept 2026
Mileage
69,695 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,184 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 UVC
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
24 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 UVC was last recorded at 69,695 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
68,756 miles · 30 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
939 miles
Average per year
3,184 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 69,695 miles
  • 2024 – 68,756 miles
  • 2023 – 68,578 miles
  • 2022 – 68,155 miles
  • 2021 – 67,563 miles
  • 2020 – 66,575 miles
  • 2019 – 65,489 miles
  • 2018 – 63,857 miles
  • 2017 – 61,553 miles
  • 2016 – 59,312 miles
  • 2015 – 52,753 miles
  • 2014 – 49,476 miles
  • 2013 – 45,535 miles
  • 2012 – 41,023 miles
  • 2011 – 35,138 miles
  • 2010 – 29,777 miles
  • 2009 – 22,599 miles
  • 2008 – 16,730 miles
  • 2007 – 13,012 miles
  • 2006 – 9,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,695 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
  • AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded

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.

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

28 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,695 miles
    Test number
    592398756091
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded

  2. Fail69,695 miles (+939)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,695 miles
    Test number
    823735377988
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear axle beam corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody components corroded

  3. Pass68,756 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    68,756 miles
    Test number
    238294153775
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Fail68,752 miles (+174)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,752 miles
    Test number
    544948375076
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass68,578 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    68,578 miles
    Test number
    677700488841
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody component's have some corrosion

  6. Fail68,578 miles (+423)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,578 miles
    Test number
    128173597607
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Filter ? (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVarious underbody component's have some corrosion

  7. Pass68,155 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    68,155 miles
    Test number
    665873434819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass67,563 miles (+988)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    67,563 miles
    Test number
    836590558319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass66,575 miles (+1,086)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    66,575 miles
    Test number
    150552817208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass65,489 miles (+1,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    65,489 miles
    Test number
    509261049206
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass63,857 miles (+2,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    63,857 miles
    Test number
    421992690194
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass61,553 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    61,553 miles
    Test number
    218194182589

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail61,548 miles (+2,236)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,548 miles
    Test number
    337617841316
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  14. Pass59,312 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    59,312 miles
    Test number
    350967891523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail59,311 miles (+6,558)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,311 miles
    Test number
    195791069638
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass52,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    52,753 miles
    Test number
    770338777300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail52,750 miles (+3,274)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,750 miles
    Test number
    329819467182
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass49,476 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    49,476 miles
    Test number
    315521644287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on outer edge

  19. Fail49,476 miles (+3,941)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,476 miles
    Test number
    785591244292
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNear side front tyre wearing on outer edge

  20. Pass45,535 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    45,535 miles
    Test number
    245767343234
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail45,533 miles (+4,510)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,533 miles
    Test number
    106577043289
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass41,023 miles (+5,885)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    41,023 miles
    Test number
    509797942240
    • NoteBoth rear tyres cracking
    • NoteBoth side repeaters fading
    • NoteFuel cap cover missing
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  23. Pass35,138 miles (+5,361)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    35,138 miles
    Test number
    625527331293
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to perish on the outer walls
    • NoteExhaust noted rusty in places
    • NoteF/n/s tyre has a cut on the outer wall
    • NoteFuel filler cap cover missing
    • NoteN/s trackrod end ball joint gaitor split
    • NoteR/o/s tyre has a screw on the outer part of the tread

  24. Pass29,777 miles (+7,178)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    29,777 miles
    Test number
    200909740214
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn to 3.5 mm and splitting in tread !

  25. Pass22,599 miles (+5,869)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    22,599 miles
    Test number
    862094369270
    • NoteF/n/s tyre perished on the outer wall
    • NoteWear noted on both front brake disc

  26. Pass16,730 miles (+3,718)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    16,730 miles
    Test number
    251146558207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass13,012 miles (+3,615)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    13,012 miles
    Test number
    241847877297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass9,397 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    9,397 miles
    Test number
    481543786219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 UVC

Does LD53 UVC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 UVC expired on 26 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 UVC?
The MOT on LD53 UVC expired on 26 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 UVC done?
LD53 UVC was recorded at 69,695 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 3,184 miles a year.
Has LD53 UVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 UVC has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LD53 UVC 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 UVC find?
LD53 UVC passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; rear axle beam corroded; various underbody components corroded.

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