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Citroën Saxo

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 1,527 cc

LR53 TXBMOT history

LR53 TXB is a red diesel Citroën Saxo first used on 30 Sept 2003. Its MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 118,487 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Sept 2025
Mileage
118,487 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR53 TXB
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,527 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Sept 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR53 TXB was last recorded at 118,487 miles on 9 Sept 2024, 4,588 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,899 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,588 miles
Average per year
4,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 118,487 miles
  • 2023 – 113,899 miles
  • 2022 – 109,014 miles
  • 2021 – 105,820 miles
  • 2020 – 103,126 miles
  • 2019 – 100,272 miles
  • 2018 – 96,595 miles
  • 2017 – 94,359 miles
  • 2016 – 90,356 miles
  • 2015 – 87,234 miles
  • 2014 – 83,348 miles
  • 2013 – 80,883 miles
  • 2012 – 77,776 miles
  • 2011 – 70,818 miles
  • 2010 – 65,739 miles
  • 2009 – 60,211 miles
  • 2008 – 53,695 miles
  • 2007 – 47,466 miles
  • 2006 – 38,612 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass118,487 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory8 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass118,487 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    118,487 miles
    Test number
    801669475444
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  2. Fail118,487 miles (+4,588)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,487 miles
    Test number
    788466627057
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass113,899 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    113,899 miles
    Test number
    825058579669
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail113,889 miles (+4,875)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,889 miles
    Test number
    637618695038
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass109,014 miles (+317)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    109,014 miles
    Test number
    657905982856
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail108,697 miles (+2,877)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,697 miles
    Test number
    630533257998
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass105,820 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    105,820 miles
    Test number
    561372982645
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail105,809 miles (+2,683)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,809 miles
    Test number
    844228629315
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass103,126 miles (+24)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    103,126 miles
    Test number
    967237200776
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail103,102 miles (+2,830)2 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,102 miles
    Test number
    121818183397
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective flat

  11. Pass100,272 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    100,272 miles
    Test number
    896247015376
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Fail100,272 miles (+3,677)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,272 miles
    Test number
    945323320535
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  13. Pass96,595 miles (+2,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    96,595 miles
    Test number
    884713953952
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass94,359 miles (+4,003)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    94,359 miles
    Test number
    153129157592
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Pass90,356 miles (+3,122)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    90,356 miles
    Test number
    596393101357
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass87,234 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    87,234 miles
    Test number
    725404425247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,083 miles (+3,735)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,083 miles
    Test number
    629465115236
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass83,348 miles (+2,465)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    83,348 miles
    Test number
    947832214233
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and slightly perished

  19. Pass80,883 miles (+3,107)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    80,883 miles
    Test number
    155668113299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass77,776 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    77,776 miles
    Test number
    399961432422
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail77,732 miles (+6,914)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,732 miles
    Test number
    476998122260
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass70,818 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    70,818 miles
    Test number
    798098511215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass65,739 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    65,739 miles
    Test number
    351640430231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,739 miles (+5,528)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,739 miles
    Test number
    463090430278
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass60,211 miles (+6,516)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    60,211 miles
    Test number
    672249539223
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteN/s & o/s rear tyres perishing

  26. Pass53,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,695 miles
    Test number
    133367418266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  27. Fail53,695 miles (+136)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,695 miles
    Test number
    910447218299
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Fail53,559 miles (+6,093)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,559 miles
    Test number
    950012218273
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  29. Pass47,466 miles (+8,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,466 miles
    Test number
    250463947204
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  30. Pass38,612 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    38,612 miles
    Test number
    811428766238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail38,587 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,587 miles
    Test number
    362843566470
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Questions about LR53 TXB

Does LR53 TXB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LR53 TXB expired on 24 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LR53 TXB?
The MOT on LR53 TXB expired on 24 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LR53 TXB done?
LR53 TXB was recorded at 118,487 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2024, an average of 4,446 miles a year.
Has LR53 TXB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR53 TXB has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on LR53 TXB 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 LR53 TXB find?
LR53 TXB passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2024 with 4 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured; offside front wheel bearing has slight play; offside oil leak, but not excessive gearbox driveshaft oil seal, and 1 more.

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