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Citroën Xsara

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 1,997 cc

LD53 YUCMOT history

LD53 YUC is a silver diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 31 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 140,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

LD53 YUC silver Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
140,415 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YUC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
31 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LD53 YUC was last recorded at 140,415 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 3,249 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,166 miles · 20 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,249 miles
Average per year
6,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,415 miles
  • 2025 – 137,166 miles
  • 2024 – 132,976 miles
  • 2023 – 127,473 miles
  • 2022 – 121,811 miles
  • 2021 – 114,899 miles
  • 2020 – 107,403 miles
  • 2019 – 99,217 miles
  • 2018 – 90,270 miles
  • 2017 – 80,772 miles
  • 2016 – 65,949 miles
  • 2015 – 59,146 miles
  • 2014 – 45,605 miles
  • 2013 – 37,222 miles
  • 2012 – 28,821 miles
  • 2011 – 25,790 miles
  • 2010 – 25,385 miles
  • 2009 – 24,664 miles
  • 2008 – 23,840 miles
  • 2007 – 21,222 miles
  • 2006 – 17,423 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,415 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Wiper blades worn especially passengers

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,415 miles (+3,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    140,415 miles
    Test number
    860849832413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,166 miles (+4,190)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    137,166 miles
    Test number
    946355507040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass132,976 miles (+5,503)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    132,976 miles
    Test number
    824787566876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass127,473 miles (+129)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    127,473 miles
    Test number
    716759515587
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn especially passengers

  5. Fail127,344 miles (+5,533)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,344 miles
    Test number
    262656580864
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn especially passengers

  6. Pass121,811 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    121,811 miles
    Test number
    639808112385
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  7. Fail121,795 miles (+6,896)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,795 miles
    Test number
    107880170640
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre tread worn on edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust system rusty

  8. Pass114,899 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    114,899 miles
    Test number
    904136359781
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rear bush spit .
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear torsion bar corroded.

  9. Fail114,883 miles (+7,480)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,883 miles
    Test number
    844956972514
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rear bush spit .
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear handbrake cable outer covers split.
    • AdvisoryRear torsion bar corroded.

  10. Pass107,403 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    107,403 miles
    Test number
    818394779578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers rusty
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty

  11. Fail107,403 miles (+8,186)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,403 miles
    Test number
    195738353134
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock absorbers rusty
    • AdvisoryRear suspension rusty

  12. Pass99,217 miles (+56)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,217 miles
    Test number
    371531590091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  13. Fail99,161 miles (+8,891)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,161 miles
    Test number
    901475563477
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  14. Pass90,270 miles (+9,498)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    90,270 miles
    Test number
    139114538704
    • AdvisoryBoth front suspension arm rear P-bushes slightly split.
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades worn.
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake flexi hose perished.
    • AdvisoryNoise from offside rear wheel when spun.

  15. Pass80,772 miles (+14,823)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,772 miles
    Test number
    437408707084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

  16. Pass65,949 miles (+6,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    65,949 miles
    Test number
    471644705718
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges and stepping

  17. Pass59,146 miles (+13,541)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    59,146 miles
    Test number
    398769984366
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  18. Pass45,605 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    45,605 miles
    Test number
    778593894275
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail45,605 miles (+8,383)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,605 miles
    Test number
    327453594491
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass37,222 miles (+8,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    37,222 miles
    Test number
    599411803345
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass28,821 miles (+3,031)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    28,821 miles
    Test number
    797463982289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass25,790 miles (+405)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    25,790 miles
    Test number
    399106981422
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking

  23. Pass25,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    25,385 miles
    Test number
    152995090297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail25,385 miles (+721)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,385 miles
    Test number
    642525290278
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  25. Pass24,664 miles (+824)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    24,664 miles
    Test number
    833450089237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass23,840 miles (+2,618)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    23,840 miles
    Test number
    253541798279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass21,222 miles (+3,799)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    21,222 miles
    Test number
    433419797210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,423 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    17,423 miles
    Test number
    421110206461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LD53 YUC

Does LD53 YUC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LD53 YUC is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YUC?
The MOT on LD53 YUC is valid until 31 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 YUC done?
LD53 YUC was recorded at 140,415 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 6,172 miles a year.
Has LD53 YUC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YUC has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on LD53 YUC 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 YUC find?
LD53 YUC passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play.

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