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Citroën Xsara

Red · Petrol · 2003 · 1,749 cc

LD53 YULMOT history

LD53 YUL is a red petrol Citroën Xsara first used on 10 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 125,602 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2024.

LD53 YUL red Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Dec 2024
Mileage
125,602 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2024
MOT tests
32
18 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LD53 YUL
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,749 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
10 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

LD53 YUL was last recorded at 125,602 miles on 9 Dec 2024, 2,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,797 miles · 22 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2,805 miles
Average per year
5,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 125,602 miles
  • 2023 – 122,797 miles
  • 2022 – 119,839 miles
  • 2021 – 113,938 miles
  • 2020 – 109,389 miles
  • 2019 – 106,331 miles
  • 2018 – 97,899 miles
  • 2017 – 90,931 miles
  • 2016 – 82,689 miles
  • 2015 – 74,247 miles
  • 2014 – 69,924 miles
  • 2013 – 66,348 miles
  • 2012 – 61,243 miles
  • 2011 – 54,551 miles
  • 2010 – 50,451 miles
  • 2009 – 43,956 miles
  • 2008 – 36,941 miles
  • 2007 – 31,051 miles
  • 2006 – 18,548 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail125,602 miles
  • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • MinorIndicator switch faulty indicators sometimes fail to operate (4.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

What MOT failures 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 Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail125,602 miles (+2,805)6 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,602 miles
    Test number
    490249634371
    • MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty indicators sometimes fail to operate (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  2. Pass122,797 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    122,797 miles
    Test number
    435730471279
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail122,796 miles (+2,956)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,796 miles
    Test number
    485975705253
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp loose (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass119,840 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    119,840 miles
    Test number
    607059792089
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sill corroded

  5. Fail119,839 miles (+5,901)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,839 miles
    Test number
    288494911048
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded

  6. Pass113,938 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    113,938 miles
    Test number
    481542088859
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail113,937 miles (+4,548)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,937 miles
    Test number
    150648399432
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass109,389 miles (+71)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    109,389 miles
    Test number
    742662241501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail109,318 miles (+2,987)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,318 miles
    Test number
    373315533623
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass106,331 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    106,331 miles
    Test number
    660018545625
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))

  11. Fail106,326 miles (+8,427)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,326 miles
    Test number
    126358128257
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear bush mounting bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering damper (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective rubber split (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass97,899 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    97,899 miles
    Test number
    231797183694
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail97,899 miles (+6,968)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,899 miles
    Test number
    711267671327
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass90,931 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    90,931 miles
    Test number
    929434218341
    • AdvisoryOffside rear front to rear brake pipe corrded on nearside rear

  15. Fail90,930 miles (+8,241)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,930 miles
    Test number
    527068197070
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear front to rear brake pipe corrded on nearside rear

  16. Pass82,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    269658566384
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

  17. Fail82,689 miles (+8,442)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,689 miles
    Test number
    312809601503
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • 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)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear

  18. Pass74,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    74,247 miles
    Test number
    880553033630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,247 miles (+4,323)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,247 miles
    Test number
    148893795930
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass69,924 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    69,924 miles
    Test number
    517578944202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail69,923 miles (+3,575)6 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,923 miles
    Test number
    465687344221
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass66,348 miles (+5,105)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    66,348 miles
    Test number
    327766793475
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  23. Pass61,243 miles (+6,692)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,243 miles
    Test number
    959814002329
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  24. Pass54,551 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    54,551 miles
    Test number
    808330791250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,551 miles (+4,100)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,551 miles
    Test number
    296270191227
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass50,451 miles (+6,495)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    50,451 miles
    Test number
    563675980292
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdvis tracking

  27. Pass43,956 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    43,956 miles
    Test number
    730079189257
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  28. Fail43,953 miles (+7,012)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,953 miles
    Test number
    871159389252
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass36,941 miles (+5,890)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    36,941 miles
    Test number
    263169198250
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in rear tyre

  30. Pass31,051 miles (+12,503)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    31,051 miles
    Test number
    221372407330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail18,548 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,548 miles
    Test number
    721151976245
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  32. Pass18,548 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    18,548 miles
    Test number
    932041776249
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about LD53 YUL

Does LD53 YUL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LD53 YUL expired on 21 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LD53 YUL?
The MOT on LD53 YUL expired on 21 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LD53 YUL done?
LD53 YUL was recorded at 125,602 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2024, an average of 5,883 miles a year.
Has LD53 YUL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LD53 YUL has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on LD53 YUL 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 YUL find?
LD53 YUL failed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2024 with 6 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: nearside headlamp lens seriously defective; nearside rear position lamp not working; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill excessive corrosion, and 11 more.

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