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2003 Citroen Xsara 1.6L Petrol · MK03 OPW

MK03 OPW

2003 Citroen Xsara (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2003. Recorded mileage 92,534 miles. MOT expired on 25 May 2018.

Make & Model
CITROEN XSARA
Year / Origin
2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 25 May 2018
Road Tax
Untaxed (02 Mar 2018)
Recorded Mileage
92,534 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 25 May 2018
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 02 Mar 2018
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
2003
Engine
1587cc

MK03 OPW Key Findings

  • 14 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2017
  • 92,534 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
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! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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MK03 OPW Mileage History

  1. 08/05/200618,872 mi
  2. 04/05/200728,047 mi+9,175 mi
  3. 12/05/200836,021 mi+7,974 mi
  4. 13/05/200836,031 mi+10 mi
  5. 15/05/200943,553 mi+7,522 mi
  6. 21/05/201050,513 mi+6,960 mi
  7. 19/05/201156,585 mi+6,072 mi
  8. 14/05/201261,758 mi+5,173 mi
  9. 17/05/201367,279 mi+5,521 mi
  10. 19/05/201473,602 mi+6,323 mi
  11. 22/05/201579,521 mi+5,919 mi
  12. 22/05/201579,521 mi
  13. 23/05/201685,995 mi+6,474 mi
  14. 26/05/201792,534 mi+6,539 mi

Average of roughly 6,666 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.

MK03 OPW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 9 Oct 2026, 14:38
MOT Analysis

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

14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Citroen Xsara (MK03 OPW) between May 2006 and May 2017.

The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 May 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”; “Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”; “Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.

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