2003 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · LA03 AAV
2003 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 19 Jul 2003. Recorded mileage 70,286 miles. MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 70,286 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA03 AAV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2026
- 70,286 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
LA03 AAV Mileage History
- 16/08/202357,012 mi
- 18/08/202461,242 mi+4,230 mi
- 23/08/202568,051 mi+6,809 mi
- 23/08/202670,280 mi+2,229 mi
- 23/08/202670,286 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 4,395 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA03 AAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Xsara (LA03 AAV) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (13 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (LA03 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as LA03AAV.
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
BYD
SEAL U BOOST DM-I PHEV AUTO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
VOLVO
XC60
SEAT
IBIZA
CITROEN
C3
VOLKSWAGEN
BEETLE
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
POLO
VOLKSWAGEN
GOLF
CITROEN XSARA Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2003 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.