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Citroën Saxo

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 1,124 cc

LS53 NTCMOT history

LS53 NTC is a silver petrol Citroën Saxo first used on 18 Dec 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 93,388 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Nov 2024
Mileage
93,388 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2025
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,554 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS53 NTC
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Citroën
Model
Saxo
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,124 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
18 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LS53 NTC was last recorded at 93,388 miles on 8 Apr 2025, 1,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,334 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,054 miles
Average per year
3,554 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 93,388 miles
  • 2023 – 92,334 miles
  • 2022 – 89,285 miles
  • 2021 – 86,427 miles
  • 2020 – 83,409 miles
  • 2019 – 79,791 miles
  • 2018 – 77,383 miles
  • 2017 – 75,803 miles
  • 2016 – 74,610 miles
  • 2015 – 71,954 miles
  • 2014 – 69,904 miles
  • 2013 – 67,253 miles
  • 2012 – 63,310 miles
  • 2011 – 60,801 miles
  • 2010 – 56,411 miles
  • 2009 – 54,280 miles
  • 2008 – 48,801 miles
  • 2007 – 38,652 miles
  • 2006 – 28,342 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail93,388 miles
  • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryBoth inner/outer sills corroded covered in underseal
  • AdvisoryRear underside slightly corroded

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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear rear of vehicle undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail93,388 miles (+1,054)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,388 miles
    Test number
    912666481522
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner/outer sills corroded covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryRear underside slightly corroded

  2. Pass92,334 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    92,334 miles
    Test number
    599808495931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail92,332 miles (+3,047)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,332 miles
    Test number
    814533397753
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass89,285 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    89,285 miles
    Test number
    284525116448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail89,285 miles (+2,858)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,285 miles
    Test number
    929046467485
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass86,427 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    86,427 miles
    Test number
    548637039403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail86,426 miles (+3,017)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,426 miles
    Test number
    464397756313
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass83,409 miles (+3,618)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    83,409 miles
    Test number
    527304294730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass79,791 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    79,791 miles
    Test number
    526429844954
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear of vehicle undersealed

  10. Fail79,788 miles (+2,405)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,788 miles
    Test number
    146023803081
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear rear of vehicle undersealed

  11. Pass77,383 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    77,383 miles
    Test number
    728098259550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail77,383 miles (+1,580)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,383 miles
    Test number
    359978292842
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass75,803 miles (+1,193)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    75,803 miles
    Test number
    288802399636

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass74,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,610 miles
    Test number
    737148279440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail74,610 miles (+2,656)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,610 miles
    Test number
    595421118091
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe broken (7.1.2)

  16. Pass71,954 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    71,954 miles
    Test number
    465589692538
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion over underside of vehicle especially the rear axle area

  17. Fail71,954 miles (+2,050)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,954 miles
    Test number
    479142578243
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion over underside of vehicle especially the rear axle area

  18. Pass69,904 miles (+77)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,904 miles
    Test number
    385096174238
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber missing
    • NoteFront hubs corroded
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing noisey
    • NoteRear axle corroded

  19. Fail69,827 miles (+2,574)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,827 miles
    Test number
    699486564278
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber missing
    • NoteFront hubs corroded
    • NoteGearbox oil leak
    • NoteN/s/r wheel bearing noisey
    • NoteRear axle corroded

  20. Pass67,253 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    67,253 miles
    Test number
    316155953422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail67,243 miles (+3,933)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,243 miles
    Test number
    458042853287
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  22. Pass63,310 miles (+2,509)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    63,310 miles
    Test number
    937313532264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass60,801 miles (+4,390)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    60,801 miles
    Test number
    858607831224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass56,411 miles (+2,131)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    56,411 miles
    Test number
    274607530219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,280 miles (+5,479)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    54,280 miles
    Test number
    721389649320
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass48,801 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    48,801 miles
    Test number
    462017548317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail48,801 miles (+10,149)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,801 miles
    Test number
    400507748465
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass38,652 miles (+10,310)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    38,652 miles
    Test number
    440678547335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass28,342 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    28,342 miles
    Test number
    934153856354
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight imbalance from rear wheels on service brake application.

Questions about LS53 NTC

Does LS53 NTC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS53 NTC expired on 30 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS53 NTC?
The MOT on LS53 NTC expired on 30 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS53 NTC done?
LS53 NTC was recorded at 93,388 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2025, an average of 3,554 miles a year.
Has LS53 NTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS53 NTC has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on LS53 NTC 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 NTC find?
LS53 NTC failed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2025 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: offside rear direction indicator not working; offside rear position lamp not working; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm, and 4 more.

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