2003 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · BV53 JWO
2003 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 10 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 162,915 miles. MOT expired on 02 Jul 2025.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Jul 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 162,915 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BV53 JWO Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/07/2024
- 162,915 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BV53 JWO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Xsara (BV53 JWO) between June 2022 and July 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 04 July 2024 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 (8 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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.
BV53 JWO Mileage History
- 23/06/2022148,435 mi
- 12/06/2023156,320 mi+7,885 mi
- 12/06/2023156,320 mi
- 04/07/2024162,915 mi+6,595 mi
Average of roughly 7,128 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Xsara Picasso
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- 2.0 HDi in-tank fuel lift pump failureSerious
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