2003 Citroen Xsara 2.0L Diesel · CA03 BWV
2003 Citroen Xsara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 09 Jun 2003. Recorded mileage 119,750 miles. MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 119,750 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA03 BWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/06/2026
- 119,750 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CA03 BWV 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 (CA03 BWV) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 June 2026 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: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (6.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))”.
CA03 BWV Mileage History
- 19/06/2024116,289 mi
- 11/06/2025118,730 mi+2,441 mi
- 16/06/2025118,738 mi+8 mi
- 10/06/2026119,710 mi+972 mi
- 23/06/2026119,750 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 1,723 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Xsara Picasso
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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