2003 Citroen Xsara 2.0L Diesel · LT53 RFZ
2003 Citroen Xsara (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 138,400 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,400 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LT53 RFZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/07/2025
- 138,400 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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LT53 RFZ 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 (LT53 RFZ) between July 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
LT53 RFZ Mileage History
- 17/07/2023130,795 mi
- 18/07/2023130,797 mi+2 mi
- 22/07/2024135,203 mi+4,406 mi
- 22/07/2024135,222 mi+19 mi
- 17/07/2025138,400 mi+3,178 mi
Average of roughly 3,800 miles per year across 5 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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- Rear torsion beam axle trailing arm bearing failureSerious
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- 2.0 HDi in-tank fuel lift pump failureSerious
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