2003 Citroen Xsara 2.0L Petrol · LV53 VTA
2003 Citroen Xsara (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 85,108 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/07/2013
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2013)
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,108 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1997cc
LV53 VTA Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/07/2012
- 85,108 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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.
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LV53 VTA Mileage History
- 06/09/200623,818 mi
- 07/09/200623,818 mi
- 30/05/200725,760 mi+1,942 mi
- 28/05/200843,143 mi+17,383 mi
- 13/06/200843,168 mi+25 mi
- 18/06/200955,483 mi+12,315 mi
- 19/06/200955,483 mi
- 01/06/201066,356 mi+10,873 mi
- 14/06/201066,855 mi+499 mi
- 06/07/201178,453 mi+11,598 mi
- 08/07/201178,503 mi+50 mi
- 07/07/201285,108 mi+6,605 mi
Average of roughly 10,506 miles per year across 12 recorded odometer readings.
LV53 VTA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Xsara (LV53 VTA) between September 2006 and July 2012.
The record contains 7 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 July 2012 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (11 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)”.
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