2003 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · MT53 HBU
2003 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01/10/2003. Recorded mileage 76,546 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22/11/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (12/01/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,546 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1587cc
MT53 HBU Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/11/2017
- 76,546 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 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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MT53 HBU Mileage History
- 28/10/200620,718 mi
- 26/10/200725,907 mi+5,189 mi
- 24/10/200830,806 mi+4,899 mi
- 23/10/200936,928 mi+6,122 mi
- 21/10/201043,707 mi+6,779 mi
- 05/10/201147,102 mi+3,395 mi
- 17/10/201250,991 mi+3,889 mi
- 15/10/201356,017 mi+5,026 mi
- 16/10/201356,017 mi
- 21/10/201463,029 mi+7,012 mi
- 11/11/201569,684 mi+6,655 mi
- 11/11/201569,684 mi
- 23/11/201673,448 mi+3,764 mi
- 16/11/201776,546 mi+3,098 mi
Average of roughly 5,051 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
MT53 HBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Xsara (MT53 HBU) between October 2006 and November 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 November 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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 Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
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