2003 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · HJ53 VLA
2003 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 135,830 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,830 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HJ53 VLA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/10/2023
- 135,830 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HJ53 VLA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Xsara (HJ53 VLA) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 19 October 2023 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
HJ53 VLA Mileage History
- 25/10/2022132,368 mi
- 26/10/2022132,368 mi
- 19/10/2023135,830 mi+3,462 mi
Average of roughly 3,523 miles per year across 3 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: Poor
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