2003 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · LW52 RZE
2003 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 Feb 2003. Recorded mileage 139,686 miles. MOT expired on 21 Nov 2022.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN XSARA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Sidcup (South East London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Nov 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,686 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
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- Common Faults
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LW52 RZE Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 18/11/2022
- 139,686 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LW52 RZE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Xsara (LW52 RZE) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 November 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
LW52 RZE Mileage History
- 19/11/2021129,988 mi
- 18/11/2022139,686 mi+9,698 mi
Average of roughly 9,726 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Citroën Citroën Xsara Picasso
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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
The low-pressure fuel lift pump situated inside the fuel tank on 2.0 HDi models is prone to internal electrical brush wear and motor seizure. The engine cuts out without warning while driving or fails to start, often preceded by a buzzing or whining noise from beneath the rear passenger seats.
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