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2003 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · LD53 VZX

LD53 VZX

2003 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 30 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 102,892 miles. MOT expired on 10 Mar 2025.

Make & Model
CITROEN XSARA
Year / Origin
2003 · Stanmore (North London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 10 Mar 2025
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 May 2025)
Recorded Mileage
102,892 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 10 Mar 2025
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 May 2025
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1587cc
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LD53 VZX Key Findings

  • 22 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/03/2024
  • 102,892 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

LD53 VZX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 18 Oct 2026, 14:10
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Xsara (LD53 VZX) between September 2006 and March 2024.

The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 11 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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.

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ADVISORY

LD53 VZX Mileage History

  1. 29/09/200610,511 mi
  2. 24/09/200714,757 mi+4,246 mi
  3. 22/09/200818,886 mi+4,129 mi
  4. 30/09/200922,885 mi+3,999 mi
  5. 30/09/201027,555 mi+4,670 mi
  6. 16/09/201132,739 mi+5,184 mi
  7. 26/09/201239,287 mi+6,548 mi
  8. 23/09/201344,197 mi+4,910 mi
  9. 18/09/201448,501 mi+4,304 mi
  10. 14/09/201554,543 mi+6,042 mi
  11. 14/09/201554,543 mi
  12. 19/09/201659,449 mi+4,906 mi
  13. 19/09/201659,449 mi
  14. 25/09/201764,103 mi+4,654 mi
  15. 25/09/201764,103 mi
  16. 18/09/201869,903 mi+5,800 mi
  17. 20/09/201977,509 mi+7,606 mi
  18. 20/09/201977,509 mi
  19. 28/09/202083,939 mi+6,430 mi
  20. 18/09/202190,816 mi+6,877 mi
  21. 16/02/202399,252 mi+8,436 mi
  22. 11/03/2024102,892 mi+3,640 mi

Average of roughly 5,294 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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