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Citroën Xsara

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 1,997 cc

LS53 NSJMOT history

LS53 NSJ is a grey diesel Citroën Xsara first used on 25 Nov 2003. Its MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 123,918 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Apr 2023.

LS53 NSJ grey Citroen Xsara – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Citroen Xsara, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Apr 2024
Mileage
123,918 mi
At MOT on 6 Apr 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,210 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NSJ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Xsara
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,997 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
25 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS53 NSJ was last recorded at 123,918 miles on 6 Apr 2023, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
123,864 miles · 27 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
6,210 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 123,918 miles
  • 2022 – 115,340 miles
  • 2021 – 106,756 miles
  • 2019 – 105,194 miles
  • 2018 – 101,679 miles
  • 2017 – 93,680 miles
  • 2016 – 87,134 miles
  • 2015 – 82,763 miles
  • 2014 – 78,917 miles
  • 2013 – 72,467 miles
  • 2012 – 65,401 miles
  • 2011 – 58,545 miles
  • 2010 – 51,940 miles
  • 2009 – 43,909 miles
  • 2008 – 36,395 miles
  • 2007 – 29,164 miles
  • 2006 – 22,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,918 miles
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition at inner faceRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear axle very corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryUnable to properly check rear seat belts rear seats removedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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, 2008–2012

  • All rear seats missing at time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,918 miles (+54)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    123,918 miles
    Test number
    248325896766
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition at inner face
    • AdvisoryRear axle very corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to properly check rear seat belts rear seats removed

  2. Fail123,864 miles (+8,524)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,864 miles
    Test number
    942614822871
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in poor condition at inner face
    • AdvisoryRear axle very corroded
    • AdvisoryUnable to properly check rear seat belts rear seats removed

  3. Pass115,340 miles (+8,584)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    115,340 miles
    Test number
    939957198099
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass106,756 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    106,756 miles
    Test number
    588285063636
    • AdvisoryAll rear seats missing at time of test

  5. Fail106,750 miles (+1,556)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,750 miles
    Test number
    261099062003
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAll rear seats missing at time of test

  6. Pass105,194 miles (+3,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    105,194 miles
    Test number
    954157014277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass101,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    101,679 miles
    Test number
    218122837271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail101,679 miles (+7,999)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,679 miles
    Test number
    425938613030
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass93,680 miles (+6,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    93,680 miles
    Test number
    377886649439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass87,134 miles (+4,371)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    87,134 miles
    Test number
    788502521651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,763 miles (+3,846)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    82,763 miles
    Test number
    524424428575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,917 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    78,917 miles
    Test number
    688384914346
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

  13. Fail78,917 miles (+6,450)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,917 miles
    Test number
    428234814426
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOth rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges.

  14. Pass72,467 miles (+7,066)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    72,467 miles
    Test number
    467442913444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass65,401 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    65,401 miles
    Test number
    947178012333
    • NoteBoth rear tyres unevenly worn on outer edges

  16. Fail65,400 miles (+6,855)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,400 miles
    Test number
    407338912331
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres unevenly worn on outer edges

  17. Pass58,545 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    58,545 miles
    Test number
    489385911367
    • Note185/65/15 H both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges advise alignment check and replace nearside front tyre at the least preferably both front tyres
    • NoteRear brakes noisey on application parking and service

  18. Fail58,545 miles (+6,605)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,545 miles
    Test number
    297755811382
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Note185/65/15 H both front tyres unevenly worn on outer edges advise alignment check and replace nearside front tyre at the least preferably both front tyres
    • NoteRear brakes noisey on application parking and service

  19. Pass51,940 miles (+8,031)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    51,940 miles
    Test number
    621571420330
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePower steering return pipe slightly damp on front panel

  20. Pass43,909 miles (+7,514)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    43,909 miles
    Test number
    231500829330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass36,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,395 miles
    Test number
    711022328336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail36,395 miles (+7,231)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,395 miles
    Test number
    412632728465
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass29,164 miles (+7,018)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    29,164 miles
    Test number
    931598717390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,146 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    22,146 miles
    Test number
    300639416309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail22,145 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,145 miles
    Test number
    223849216359
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LS53 NSJ

Does LS53 NSJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NSJ expired on 5 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NSJ?
The MOT on LS53 NSJ expired on 5 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NSJ done?
LS53 NSJ was recorded at 123,918 miles at its MOT on 6 Apr 2023, an average of 6,210 miles a year.
Has LS53 NSJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NSJ has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on LS53 NSJ 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 LS53 NSJ find?
LS53 NSJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: front brake discs in poor condition at inner face; rear axle very corroded; unable to properly check rear seat belts rear seats removed.

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