2003 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · BT53 EBP
2003 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 144,389 miles. MOT valid until 27 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Dec 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,389 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BT53 EBP Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/12/2025
- 144,389 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BT53 EBP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Xsara (BT53 EBP) between December 2006 and December 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 12 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (25 issues), Tyres (21 issues), Brakes (21 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 54 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: “Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced”; “Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”; “Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))”.
BT53 EBP Mileage History
- 28/12/200622,901 mi
- 27/12/200731,207 mi+8,306 mi
- 27/12/200731,207 mi
- 29/11/200839,655 mi+8,448 mi
- 28/11/200947,587 mi+7,932 mi
- 17/12/201055,748 mi+8,161 mi
- 17/12/201055,748 mi
- 03/12/201162,995 mi+7,247 mi
- 19/12/201270,345 mi+7,350 mi
- 20/12/201270,355 mi+10 mi
- 17/12/201376,743 mi+6,388 mi
- 16/12/201483,222 mi+6,479 mi
- 18/12/201589,629 mi+6,407 mi
- 19/12/201697,239 mi+7,610 mi
- 19/12/201697,239 mi
- 15/12/2017106,133 mi+8,894 mi
- 17/12/2018112,589 mi+6,456 mi
- 17/12/2018112,590 mi+1 mi
- 10/12/2019118,815 mi+6,225 mi
- 17/12/2020123,953 mi+5,138 mi
- 10/12/2021128,428 mi+4,475 mi
- 10/12/2021128,428 mi
- 13/12/2022133,153 mi+4,725 mi
- 13/12/2022133,153 mi
- 12/12/2023138,210 mi+5,057 mi
- 19/12/2023138,315 mi+105 mi
- 19/12/2024141,567 mi+3,252 mi
- 12/12/2025144,389 mi+2,822 mi
Average of roughly 6,409 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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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.
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