The road tax status for FH53 OLW is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for FH53 OLW?

The MOT for FH53 OLW is valid and due for renewal on or before 7 July 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of FH53 OLW?

The recorded mileage for FH53 OLW is 161,222 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is FH53 OLW ULEZ compliant?

No, FH53 OLW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

2004 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · FH53 OLW

FH53 OLW

2004 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 13 Feb 2004. Recorded mileage 161,222 miles. MOT expired on 07 Jul 2023.

Make & Model: CITROEN XSARA
Year / Origin: 2004 · Nottingham
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Expired on 07 Jul 2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 161,222 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

2004

Engine

1587cc

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FH53 OLW Key Findings

30 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 27/06/2023
161,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
13 historical MOT failures
26 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)

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FH53 OLW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 26 Oct 2026, 11:45

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30 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Citroen Xsara (FH53 OLW) between December 2006 and June 2023.

The record contains 17 passes and 13 failures.

The most recent test on 27 June 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Suspension (13 issues), Windscreen (8 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 37 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.

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FH53 OLW Mileage History

12/12/200618,990 mi
19/03/200720,064 mi+1,074 mi
04/03/200829,547 mi+9,483 mi
02/03/200940,915 mi+11,368 mi
02/03/200940,915 mi
27/02/201052,714 mi+11,799 mi
02/03/201052,755 mi+41 mi
08/03/201162,898 mi+10,143 mi
17/03/2012116,449 mi+53,551 mi
17/03/2012116,449 mi
15/03/201383,275 mi-33,174 mi
15/03/201383,275 mi
05/03/201491,708 mi+8,433 mi
05/03/201491,780 mi+72 mi
21/08/2015108,261 mi+16,481 mi
21/08/2015108,261 mi
16/08/2016116,385 mi+8,124 mi
16/08/2016116,385 mi
16/08/2017125,068 mi+8,683 mi
16/08/2017125,068 mi
07/08/2018133,331 mi+8,263 mi
08/08/2018133,331 mi
12/07/2019138,762 mi+5,431 mi
12/07/2019138,763 mi+1 mi
01/07/2020144,882 mi+6,119 mi
09/07/2020144,978 mi+96 mi
21/06/2021150,258 mi+5,280 mi
20/06/2022156,706 mi+6,448 mi
21/06/2022156,707 mi+1 mi
27/06/2023161,222 mi+4,515 mi

Average of roughly 8,600 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.

Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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MOT Expired or Failed

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Poor MOT pass rate (33%)

2 dangerous defects found recently

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